Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300

Let's look much closer at the Sony QX10 and Sony WX300, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was revealed 7 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX10 scores versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX10 offers external measurements 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX10 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX10 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and WX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger QX10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.