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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony QX100
(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
  • Released September 2013
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is 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 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The QX100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the QX100 matches up against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony RX100 VA

 QX100 RX100 VA 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony QX100

 RX100 VA QX100 
LaunchedJuly 2018September 2013More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 VA

 QX100 RX100 VA 
Focus manually More exact focus

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 features outer measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX100 and the RX100 VA.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged QX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX100
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
no RAW format
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony QX100 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VA Street photography features
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
no RAW format
86
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX100 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography factors
69
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
no RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
81
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-05 2018-07-13
Physical type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes None Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $268 $998