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Sony QX10 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 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
  • Released September 2013
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A57
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A55

 QX10 A55 
LaunchedSeptember 2013August 2010Newer by 37 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony QX10

 A55 QX10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony A55

 QX10 A55 

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 size comparison

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

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX10
Portrait photography with Sony A55
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A55 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography features
Sony A55 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony A55
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (380 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic support
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony A55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony SLT-A55
Class Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-09-04 2010-08-24
Body design Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $800