Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX70, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was manufactured 20 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the QX10 scores vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony QX10 enjoys physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony QX10 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the QX10 against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern QX10 should have an edge in sensor technology.