Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Released in 2013, Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 179 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-QX100116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-QX100MetricCyber-shot DSC-RX100
20.2 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.75 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
17.39 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
179 gWeight213 g
microSD, microSDHC, Memory Stick MicroStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
NP-BNBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 have the same effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Released in 2012, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 213 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.