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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX70

 QX10 WX70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony QX10

 WX70 QX10 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX70

 QX10 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (105 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX10
Sports photography with Sony WX70
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-04 2012-01-30
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $242