Nikon Df vs Sony RX100

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Df versus Sony RX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Df (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Df (Full frame) and RX100 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Df was revealed 16 months after the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Df grades against the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Df and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Nikon Df versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Df versus the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and RX100 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and RX100.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Df having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Df provides an advantage in sensor tech.