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Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony HX90V versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 20 months after the QX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX90V scores vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony QX10

 HX90V QX10 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2013Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony HX90V

 QX10 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony QX10

 HX90V QX10 

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX90V offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX90V against the QX10.

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern HX90V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX90V
Street photography with Sony QX10
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
76
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2015-04-14 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 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 360 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $440 $250