Sony QX10 vs Sony WX500

Let's look much closer at the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX500, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was introduced 19 months prior to the WX500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the QX10 grades against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX10 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the QX10 versus the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and WX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged QX10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.