Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10
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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX50V was released 4 months prior to the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
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.
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony QX10
HX50V | QX10 | |||
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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).
Look at the Sony HX50V and Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |