Sony QX10 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be matching up the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX10 was introduced 21 months earlier than the RX10 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the QX10 matches up vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 offers outer dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX10 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the QX10 and the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and RX10 II is 96 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older QX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.