Sony A7S vs Sony QX10

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S and Sony QX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7S was revealed 8 months after the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A7S matches up versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Sony A7S and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7S compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and QX10 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX10 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A7S will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.