Sony A7R vs Sony QX10

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony A7R and Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was launched 6 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R grades vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R provides external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R versus the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and QX10 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and QX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7R because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.