Sony QX10 vs Sony A55

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony QX10 versus Sony A55, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly close but the QX10 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX10 was released 3 years after the A55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the QX10 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 enjoys external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the QX10 versus the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and A55.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The QX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX10 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern QX10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.