- APS-C 370.5mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | X Vario | QX1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Lens-Style Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $2850.00 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $2,950.00 | $498.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-06-11 | 2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
22.4 oz
(636 g)
includes batteries |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
2.9 x
3.7 in. (133 x 73 x 95 mm) |
2.9 x
2.7 x
2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.77 microns | 4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | 23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | 12.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,320 | 1,063 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4944 x 3274
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3274 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony E |
Lens: | Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 70mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 46mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.55x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/16 in 1/3EV steps | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / No LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | No |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12500 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 | Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Automatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, auto/Red-Eye, forced on, forced on/Red eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red eye, Studio | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft. | Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW+JPEG | RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio) |
Included Memory: | ||
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | HMDI, Electronic Viewfinder Socket | Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.13 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | 15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.30 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.143 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.040 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s | |
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 440 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 3.7v 1600mAh | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Fixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos, magnesium and aluminum body with soft leather trim. Available in black or silver. | World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount. |