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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(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
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
  • 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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony QX10

 QX1 QX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2013More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony QX1

 QX10 QX1 

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony QX10

 QX1 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions""Equal screen size
Screen resolution0k0kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
66
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony QX10
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (440 per charge)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX1
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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