Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The QX100 was brought out 6 months before the RX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the QX100 matches up against the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX100 has got physical measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the QX100 against the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and RX10.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.