Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe QX100 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the QX100 scores versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony RX100 VII
QX100 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony QX100
RX100 VII | QX100 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | September 2013 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony RX100 VII
QX100 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX100 has got external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX100 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the QX100 compared to the RX100 VII.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.
Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and RX100 VII.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged QX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-09-05 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Depends on connected smartphone | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
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 speed | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | None | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN, | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $268 | $1,298 |