Sony a1 vs Sony QX100

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony a1 vs Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The a1 was launched 7 years after the QX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the a1 matches up vs the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony a1 comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the a1 versus the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and QX100 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and QX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger a1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.