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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched September 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX300

 QX10 WX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2013More modern by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony QX10

 WX300 QX10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX300

 QX10 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony WX300
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-09-04 2013-02-20
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options None -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $330