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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the QX10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX10 was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the QX10 grades against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony RX100 VA

 QX10 RX100 VA 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony QX10

 RX100 VA QX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2013Newer by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony RX100 VA

 QX10 RX100 VA 

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 features exterior dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the QX10 against the RX100 VA.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The QX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged QX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
86
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Lens-style Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-04 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings None Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 299 gr (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $998