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Sony ILCE-QX1 was announced in 2014 and is an APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) Lens-style camera with 20.1 Megapixel [] sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 16,000. The camera has a Fixed [] screen with 0k dot resolution.
Sony ILCE-QX1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony ILCE-QX1.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Sony ILCE-QX1 has a [] Fixed touchscreen with 0k dot resolution. This is the lowest resolution screen camera in our database.
Sony ILCE-QX1 features a 20.1 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 357.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000.
Camera is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5456 x 3632 resolution.
Sony ILCE-QX1 has Sony E (NEX) lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is []. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times [].
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.
Sony ILCE-QX1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
Sony ILCE-QX1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Sony ILCE-QX1 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.
The camera has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro card slot.
Sony ILCE-QX1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.
Sony ILCE-QX1 has a built-in flash.
Sony ILCE-QX1 has dimensions of 74 x 70 x 53 mm (2.91 x 2.76 x 2.09"). It weighs 216 g (0.48 lb / 7.62 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
74 mm (2.91")
70 mm (2.76")
70 mm (2.76")
Sony ILCE-QX1 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony ILCE-QX1 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Sony ILCE-QX1 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sony ILCE-QX1 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 55 for Photo parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 14 for Video parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 77 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 59 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sony ILCE-QX1 a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
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