Sony A7c vs Sony QX100

Let's look closer at the Sony A7c vs Sony QX100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the A7c (Full frame) and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was unveiled 7 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7c scores against the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7c provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7c vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c compared to the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and QX100 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and QX100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7c using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7c will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A7c is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.