Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10
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Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
(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
- Released September 2013
Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX10V was revealed 18 months before the QX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX10V scores against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony QX10
HX10V | QX10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony HX10V
QX10 | HX10V | |||
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Released | September 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony QX10
HX10V | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V features physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements 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 HX10V vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V and the QX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and QX10.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older HX10V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 105g (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 220 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $616 | $250 |