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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7 III versus Sony QX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 III was introduced 4 years after the QX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A7 III grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony QX10

 A7 III QX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2013Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A7 III

 QX10 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony QX10

 A7 III QX10 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 III versus the QX10.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and QX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7 III will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A7 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 III
Street photography with Sony QX10
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 III
Travel photography with Sony QX10
73
better than average battery life (610 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (610 shots)
has double storage slots
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2018-02-27 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Display resolution 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,998 $250