Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1").

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The QX100 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the QX100 scores against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 enjoys outside measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the QX100 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older QX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.