Main Features
- 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- 100 - 16000 ISO
- 0" Fixed Screen
- 4 fps continuous shooting
- 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-In Wireless
- 74 x 70 x 53 mm, 216g.
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Sony Alpha QX1 Review
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Sony Alpha QX1 Overview
First introduced in September, 2014, Sony Alpha QX1 is a 20 MP Compact with a APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Proc and Cons of Sony QX1
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha QX1 with competitors in lens-style cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| Touch Screen |
| RAW Support |
| 16000 Max Native ISO |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Focus |
| Flash Sync Port |
| NFC Connectivity |
| AF Face Detection |
| 20MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| 440 shots Long Battery Life |
| 25 Focus Points |
| Remote Control with a Smartphone |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Built-in Viewfinder |
| No Manual Exposure Mode |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| No External Flash |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 0 fps |
Physical Dimensions of Sony QX1
Sony Alpha QX1 weighs 216g and has external dimensions of 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.91 x 2.76 x 2.09"). Considering that the average weight of Lens-style cameras is 173g, Sony QX1 is 43 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha QX1 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | Alpha QX1 | Dimensions | Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sony QX100 | 179 g | 216 g | 63 x 63 x 56 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony QX30 | 193 g | 216 g | 68 x 65 x 58 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony QX10 | 105 g | 216 g | 62 x 62 x 33 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony A6000 | 344 g | 216 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony RX100 III | 290 g | 216 g | 102 x 58 x 41 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony a5000 | 269 g | 216 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Sony a5100 | 283 g | 216 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
|
Pentax Efina | 91 g | 216 g | 87 x 54 x 21 mm | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha QX1 |
| Announced | September, 2014 |
| Body Type | Lens-style |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E (NEX) |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | |
| Number of Lenses | 0 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 0" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 0k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 4.00 |
| Flash Modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ± EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max Native ISO | 16000 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 440 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NP-FW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 216 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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