Sony QX1 vs Sony RX1R

Lets take a closer look at the Sony QX1 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The QX1 was introduced 15 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the QX1 grades against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 offers external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the QX1 and the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and RX1R.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent QX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.