Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony QX1 and Sony WX1, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe QX1 was manufactured 5 years after the WX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony WX1
QX1 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 62 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony QX1
WX1 | QX1 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony WX1
QX1 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 comes with external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX1 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the QX1 compared to the WX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and WX1.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer QX1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-09-03 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
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, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
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) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $149 |