Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The QX100 was released 21 months prior to the RX100 IV which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the QX100 matches up versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 offers outer measurements 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 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the QX100 and the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged QX100 will be behind in sensor technology.