Sony HX10V vs Sony QX10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.