Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10
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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony HX300
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony QX10
HX400V | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony HX400V
QX10 | HX400V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony QX10
HX400V | QX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | September 2013 | Same 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |