Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the QX1 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The QX1 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged QX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.