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Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The A7 II was revealed 15 months later than the QX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 II grades against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony QX10

 A7 II QX10 
RevealedNovember 2014September 2013Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1230k0kCrisper display (+1230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A7 II

 QX10 A7 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony QX10

 A7 II QX10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 II has physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 II against the QX10.

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and QX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A7 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (105g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
61
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105g)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony A7 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2014-11-20 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,456 $250