Sony QX10 vs Sony WX1

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony QX10 vs Sony WX1, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the QX10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The QX10 was launched 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the QX10 grades vs the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony QX10 has outside measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX10 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the QX10 vs the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and WX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern QX10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.