Sony QX100 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we are reviewing the Sony QX100 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the QX100 (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX100 was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the QX100 grades against the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony QX100 features external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX100 and Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the QX100 against the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older QX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.