Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10
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![Sony Alpha QX1 front Sony Alpha QX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-QX1/Sony-QX1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX10/Sony-QX10-front.jpg)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
(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
- Announced September 2013
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Sony QX1 and Sony QX10, both Lens-style cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
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The QX1 was launched 13 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Lens-style).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the QX1 matches up against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony QX10
QX1 | QX10 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony QX1
QX10 | QX1 |
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Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony QX10
QX1 | QX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | " | ![]() | " | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 0k | ![]() | 0k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony QX1 has outside dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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).
See the Sony QX1 and Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the QX1 compared to the QX10.
![Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-QX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
![Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-QX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and QX10.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent QX1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-QX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-QX1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Class | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | None |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $250 |