Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.