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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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
  • Announced September 2013
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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony HX400V versus Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was launched 6 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX400V scores versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony QX10

 HX400V QX10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony HX400V

 QX10 HX400V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony QX10

 HX400V QX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2013Same age
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX400V versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX400V compared to the QX10.

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and QX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (105g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 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 300 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $448 $250