Sony QX100 vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony QX100 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty well matched but the QX100 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The QX100 was introduced 3 months later than the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the QX100 grades versus the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 enjoys outside measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the QX100 and the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the QX100 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and RX1R.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.