Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX1, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The QX10 was announced 7 months after the RX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the QX10 scores versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 has physical measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the QX10 against the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX10 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent QX10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.