• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 85.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony QX100 advantages over Nikon DL24-85

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $650 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 85 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    179g vs 350g
    Lighter weight
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon DL24-85 advantages over Sony QX100

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100

Sony QX100
Sony RX100
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon DL24-85
Sony RX100
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon P330

Sony QX100
Nikon P330
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Nikon DL24-85
Nikon P330
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Sony QX100
Sony RX100 II
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon DL24-85
Sony RX100 II
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon P340

Sony QX100
Nikon P340
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Nikon DL24-85
Nikon P340
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Canon G9X

Sony QX100
Canon G9X
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen
Nikon DL24-85
Canon G9X
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
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