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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The QX100 was introduced 3 months later than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the QX100 matches up vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony RX100 II

 QX100 RX100 II 
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony QX100

 RX100 II QX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 II

 QX100 RX100 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony QX100 comes with external dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX100 against the RX100 II.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX100 II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX100 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
does not have RAW format
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
features focus via touch
fixed screen
does not have RAW format
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX100
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
69
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
80
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 II Vlogging details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
37
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2013-06-27
Body design Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 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 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $268 $598