Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The QX100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the QX100 grades vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 provides external dimensions 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the QX100 vs the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX100 and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older QX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.