Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony QX10 and Sony RX100, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX10 was unveiled 13 months after the RX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the QX10 grades against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 has external dimensions 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX10 and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the QX10 against the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The QX10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer QX10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.