Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100

Below, we are contrasting the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The QX100 was revealed 13 months after the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX100 scores versus the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX100 has got physical dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the QX100 vs the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer QX100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.