Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
38
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
38
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced September 2013
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony HX50V and Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX50V matches up versus the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony QX10
| HX50V | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony HX50V
| QX10 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony QX10
| HX50V | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | September 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V has physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX50V and the QX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and QX10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sony HX50V Sports photography features
Sony QX10 Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2013-04-24 | 2013-09-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine LCD display | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | None |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 272g (0.60 lb) | 105g (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $439 | $250 |