Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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.