Sony QX1 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony QX1 vs Sony W610, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was launched 2 years later than the W610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX1 grades against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony QX1 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the QX1 against the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and W610.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger QX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.