Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony QX10 and Sony WX80, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe QX10 was announced 8 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX10 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX80
QX10 | WX80 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 8 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony QX10
WX80 | QX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX80
QX10 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 provides outer measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX10 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the QX10 and the WX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and WX80.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher QX10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-09-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 18MP | 16MP |
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 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Depends on connected smartphone | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $276 |