Sony QX100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be comparing the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1").

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The QX100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the QX100 scores versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX100 offers outside measurements 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 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the QX100 against the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older QX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.