Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The QX10 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the QX10 matches up versus the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 features outside dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the QX10 compared to the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The QX10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged QX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.