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Sony QX10 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
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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