Sony A9 II vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A9 II versus Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 II was launched 6 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A9 II grades against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A9 II has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications 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 A9 II versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A9 II versus the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A9 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A9 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.