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The Sony ILCE-QX1 is a completely new type of device that converts your smartphone into an interchangeable lens camera. The Sony QX1 is a smart lens device that features a 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, Sony e-mount, RAW support, full 1080p video recording, and built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity. Priced at around £249 / $398, read our Sony ILCE-QX1 review to find out if it's what every smartphone owner is looking for...Read more
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User rating
8
4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
0 %
6
3.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCCDCMOS
Image sensor format
N/A
N/A
APS-C
Sensor size
N/A
N/A
0.91 in
Sensor photo detectors
N/A
N/A
20.0 Mpx
Effective pixels
N/A
N/A
20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
N/A
N/A
3:2
Max resolution
N/A
N/A
5456 x 3632 px
Other resolutions
N/A
N/A
  • 5456x3064
  • 3872x2576
  • 3872x2176
  • 2736x1824
  • 2736x1536
Processor
N/A
N/A
BIONZ X

Image

ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 16000
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px4288 x 3216 px5456 x 3632 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
N/A
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Image stabilizernoyesno
Supported aspect ratios16:9
N/A
3:2
Supported image file formats
N/A
JPGJPG
ISO Auto
N/A
N/A
yes
ISO minimum
N/A
N/A
100
ISO maximum
N/A
N/A
16000
White balance presets
N/A
N/A
10
Custom white balance
N/A
N/A
no
Image stabilization type
N/A
N/A
No
Uncompressed format
N/A
N/A
RAW

Screen and viewfinder

Screen size2.7 in3.0 in
N/A
Screen technologyLCDLCD
N/A
Touch screennonoyes
Articulated LCD
N/A
N/A
no
Live view
N/A
N/A
yes
Viewfinder
N/A
N/A
None
Viewfinder magnification
N/A
N/A
0.22 x
Separate info display
N/A
N/A
yes

Photography features

Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
N/A
yes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
N/A
Auto
Camera shutter type
N/A
N/A
Electronic
Minimum shutter speed
N/A
N/A
30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed
N/A
N/A
1.0 s
Shutter priority
N/A
N/A
yes
Aperture priority
N/A
N/A
yes
Manual exposure mode
N/A
N/A
no
Exposure compensation plus
N/A
N/A
3
Exposure compensation minus
N/A
N/A
-3
Expousure compensation steps
N/A
N/A
1/3
Continuous shooting
N/A
N/A
yes
WB Bracketing
N/A
N/A
No
Subject / scene modes
N/A
N/A
no
Flash sync speed
N/A
N/A
1/160s
Flash range
N/A
N/A
4
External flash
N/A
N/A
no
Continuous drive
N/A
N/A
3.5 fps
Self-timer
N/A
N/A
yes
Metering modes
N/A
N/A
Multi
Manual settings
N/A
N/A
yes
Self-timer options
N/A
N/A
  • 2
  • 10
Face detection
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
N/A
HD typeHDHDNot supported
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps
N/A
Supported video file formats
N/A
M-JPEG
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)
N/A
N/A
1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)
N/A
N/A
60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)
N/A
N/A
60.0 fps

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone type
N/A
N/A
Stereo
Built-in speakers
N/A
N/A
yes
Audio system
N/A
N/A
Stereo

Design

Body typeCompactCompactCompact
Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Black
Body material
N/A
MetalPlastic
Environmentally sealed
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Weight3.88 oz3.88 oz5.57 oz
Width3.73 in3.82 in2.91 in
Height2.4 in0.73 in2.74 in
Depth0.84 in2.26 in2.07 in

Storage

Internal storage11.5 mB32.0 mB
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • MS Micro
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB32.0 GB
N/A
Memory slots1
N/A
1
Storage types
N/A
N/A
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • Memory Stick Micro
Camera file system
N/A
N/A
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • MPF
  • RAW

Power

Battery technologyAlkaline
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported211
Power source type
N/A
  • Battery
  • USB
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)
N/A
N/A
440
Battery life (max)
N/A
N/A
2.5 h

Connectivity

USB version2.02.02.0
DC-in jackno
N/A
N/A
PictBridgeyesyes
N/A
HDMI
N/A
N/A
no
USB connector type
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
Wireless
N/A
N/A
Built-In
Supported WiFi types
N/A
N/A
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Smartphone remote support
N/A
N/A
yes
NFC
N/A
N/A
yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
N/A
yes