Sony QX1 vs Sony RX10 III

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony QX1 and Sony RX10 III, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was manufactured 19 months prior to the RX10 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the QX1 matches up vs the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the QX1 versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The QX1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The older QX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.