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Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Newer Model is Sony A6700
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
  • Released September 2013
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Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony A6600 and Sony QX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A6600 was introduced 6 years after the QX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A6600 grades vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony QX10

 A6600 QX10 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2013More modern by 73 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A6600

 QX10 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony QX10

 A6600 QX10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A6600 and the QX10.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and QX10 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6600 and QX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6600 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A6600 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
37
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6600
Sports photography with Sony QX10
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
84
good battery (810 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6600
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (810 per charge)
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6600 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-09-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Resolution of screen 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 503g (1.11 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ1000 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,198 $250