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Full name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX1

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Core specifications

Release year
2014 · Released about 12 years ago
Sensor
23.2 × 15.4 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
20.1 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
216 g
Battery
NP-FW50
Storage
Memory Stick Micro, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit photographers who need both stills and video, after checking autofocus, recording limits, and lens availability.

What to check before buying used

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  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
27.85 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(23.2² + 15.4²) = 27.85 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
357 mm²

Sensor surface area

23.2 × 15.4 ≈ 357 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
4.22 µm

Pixel pitch

23.2 ÷ 5,503 × 1000 = 4.22 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
17.78 µm²

Pixel area

4.22² = 17.78 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
5.63 MP/cm²

Pixel density

20.1 MP ÷ 357 mm² ≈ 5.63 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

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23.2 × 15.4 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
20.1 MP
Total pixels
20.4 MP
Sensor
23.2 × 15.4 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
5,503 × 3,653
Maximum image
5,456 × 3,632
Crop factor
1.55

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–16,000
Viewfinder
None
Display
—
Lens mount
—

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,920 × 1,080
Storage media
Memory Stick Micro, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Battery
NP-FW50

Body

Weight
216 g
Dimensions
74 × 69.5 × 52.5 mm
Release year
2014

DigicamDB

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
NP-FW50
Brand
Sony
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.55
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
74 x 69.5 x 52.5 mm
Effective Megapixels
20.10
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100 - 16000
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
5456 x 3632
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080 (30p)
Metering
Multi
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
Cyber-shot DSC-QX1
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
—
Screen Size
—
Sensor Resolution
5508 x 3648
Sensor Size
23.2 x 15.4 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
Memory Stick Micro, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Total Megapixels
20.40
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
None
Weight
216 g
White Balance Presets
9
Wireless
✓
Year
2014

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