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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Introduced September 2013
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • New Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The QX10 was brought out 21 months before the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the QX10 grades against the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony RX100 IV

 QX10 RX100 IV 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony QX10

 RX100 IV QX10 
RevealedJune 2015September 2013Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k0kSharper display (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony RX100 IV

 QX10 RX100 IV 

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 enjoys outside measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the QX10 compared to the RX100 IV.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and RX100 IV.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged QX10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography details
Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
68
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (16.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
86
lighter than others (298g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic support
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (298g)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-04 2015-06-10
Body design Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options None -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 220 images 280 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $898