Sony QX1 vs Sony W370

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.