Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony QX1 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the QX1 grades versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 features outside dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX1 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and RX100 V.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The QX1 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older QX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.