Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony RX1
QX10 | RX1 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | February 2013 | More modern by 7 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony QX10
RX1 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony RX1
QX10 | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-09-04 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Depends on connected smartphone | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 270 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | $2,798 |