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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX30

 QX10 WX30 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony QX10

 WX30 QX10 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX30

 QX10 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX10
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
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resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony WX30
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (105g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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