Sony QX10 vs Sony WX50

Here, we will be comparing the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX50, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was introduced 20 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the QX10 grades versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 enjoys exterior measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the QX10 compared to the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and WX50.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger QX10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.