Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10 II

Lets look much closer at the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The QX100 was revealed 21 months earlier than the RX10 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the QX100 scores versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX100 has external dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II 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).

Compare the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the QX100 against the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged QX100 will be behind in sensor technology.