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Sony QX1 vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony QX1 and Sony W800, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX1 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was revealed 7 months after the W800 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the QX1 scores vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W800

 QX1 W800 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony QX1

 W800 QX1 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W800

 QX1 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 comes with outside dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 vs the W800.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and W800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The QX1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher QX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony W800
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
38
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX1
Street photography with Sony W800
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
71
good battery (440 per charge)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX1
Vlogging with Sony W800
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-03 2014-02-13
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $90