Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony QX10
A7 III | QX10 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | September 2013 | Newer by 55 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A7 III
QX10 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony QX10
A7 III | QX10 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Sony A7 III versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |