Sony QX10 vs Sony W530

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony QX10 versus Sony W530, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was unveiled 2 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the QX10 scores against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX10 versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX10 compared to the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX10 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent QX10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.