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Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony RX100 VI

 QX1 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony QX1

 RX100 VI QX1 
ReleasedJune 2018September 2014Fresher by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)
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Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony RX100 VI

 QX1 RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 features external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the QX1 and the RX100 VI.

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The QX1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older QX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
66
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
71
good battery (440 shots)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (301g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
small screen (")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging features
32
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
77
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-03 2018-06-05
Physical type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $1,198