Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's examine more closely at the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The QX100 was released 3 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the QX100 matches up versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX100 has got exterior dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX100 vs the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX10 III is 92 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX100 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older QX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.