Sony A7 II vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A7 II and Sony QX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A7 II (Full frame) and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A7 II was announced 15 months later than the QX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7 II matches up versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Sony A7 II and Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II vs the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and QX100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7 II will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A7 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.