Sony QX1 vs Sony W320

Let's look closer at the Sony QX1 and Sony W320, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was launched 4 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the QX1 matches up vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX1 offers external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX1 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 compared to the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and W320.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern QX1 should have an edge in sensor technology.