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Sony QX1 vs Sony W530

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony QX1 vs Sony W530, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The QX1 was launched 3 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the QX1 grades versus the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W530

 QX1 W530 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony QX1

 W530 QX1 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W530

 QX1 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 and the W530.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and W530.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger QX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
71
great battery pack (440 shots)
features touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX1
Landscape photography with Sony W530
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (216 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5456 x 3632 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $269