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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

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
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony QX10 versus Sony QX100, both Lens-style digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the QX10 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX10 was released at a similar time to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Lens-style).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the QX10 matches up against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony QX100

 QX10 QX100 

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony QX10

 QX100 QX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony QX100

 QX10 QX100 
RevealedSeptember 2013September 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension""Identical display sizing
Display resolution0k0kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX10 comes with external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the QX10 compared to the QX100.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and QX100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and QX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The QX10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX10
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
36
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography factors
Sony QX100 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography details
Sony QX100 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony QX100
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
comes with touch focus
good MP (20MP)
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (")
no manual control
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging info
Sony QX100 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic socket
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony QX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Lens-style Lens-style
Announced 2013-09-04 2013-09-05
Body design Lens-style Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display resolution 0k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings None None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $268