Sony QX1 vs Sony W370
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony QX1 and Sony W370, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe QX1 was launched 4 years after the W370 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the QX1 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W370
QX1 | W370 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony QX1
W370 | QX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W370
QX1 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Sony QX1 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the QX1 compared to the W370.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and W370.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger QX1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $230 |