Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony QX1 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the QX1 grades against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 enjoys external 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 RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the QX1 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The QX1 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged QX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.