Sony A7R II vs Sony QX10

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony A7R II versus Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was manufactured 22 months later than the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7R II scores versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II has external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R II versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R II versus the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and QX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R II will show extra detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A7R II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.