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Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A6500 and Sony QX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6500 was brought out 3 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A6500 matches up against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony QX10

 A6500 QX10 
IntroducedOctober 2016September 2013Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A6500

 QX10 A6500 

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony QX10

 A6500 QX10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A6500 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6500 and the QX10.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and QX10 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A6500 and QX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6500 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer A6500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6500
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography factors
Sony QX10 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6500 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6500
Travel photography with Sony QX10
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
features touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
39
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Sony A6500 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2016-10-06 2013-09-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,298 $250