Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- New Model is Sony RX100 II
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony RX100
QX100 | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony QX100
RX100 | QX100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer display (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100
QX100 | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-09-05 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | - | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Depends on connected smartphone | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $268 | $448 |