Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 VII

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.