Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Sony QX10 and Sony WX30, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe QX10 was released 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the QX10 matches up vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX30
QX10 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony QX10
WX30 | QX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX30
QX10 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 enjoys outer measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony QX10 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the QX10 versus the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and WX30.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX10 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern QX10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-09-04 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 0k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Depends on connected smartphone | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 250 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $259 |