Clicky

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A99 II versus Sony QX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The A99 II was brought out 3 years after the QX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A99 II scores versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony QX10

 A99 II QX10 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2013Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A99 II

 QX10 A99 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony QX10

 A99 II QX10 

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II enjoys external measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A99 II versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A99 II and the QX10.

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and QX10 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and QX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will produce extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A99 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
86
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery (490 shots)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (490 per charge)
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (490 CIPA)
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A99 II
Vlogging with Sony QX10
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sony A99 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Introduced 2016-09-19 2013-09-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 399 -
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 gr (1.87 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 shots 220 shots
Style of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $3,198 $250