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Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony QX1 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The QX1 was announced 4 months later than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX1 grades versus the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A77 II

 QX1 A77 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony QX1

 A77 II QX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kClearer screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A77 II

 QX1 A77 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony QX1 has got outside dimensions 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 A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the QX1 compared to the A77 II.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and A77 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 II to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (440 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 II as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (216g)
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Lens-style Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-03 2014-05-21
Physical type Lens-style Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 440 shots 480 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $1,198