Sony HX10V vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony HX10V versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HX10V was unveiled 18 months earlier than the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX10V scores against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX10V versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and QX100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX10V having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HX10V is going to be behind in sensor tech.