Sony QX100 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are comparing the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX1, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very similar but the QX100 (1") and RX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The QX100 was brought out 7 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the QX100 matches up versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 has got outside measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the QX100 versus the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and RX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The QX100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger QX100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.