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Sony QX10 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(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
  • Launched September 2013
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Successor is Sony A58
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony QX10 versus Sony A57, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly close but the QX10 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The QX10 was manufactured 12 months after the A57 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the QX10 matches up against the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A57

 QX10 A57 
IntroducedSeptember 2013September 2012More modern by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony QX10

 A57 QX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony A57

 QX10 A57 

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 enjoys physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX10 versus Sony A57 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the QX10 compared to the A57.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and A57.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The QX10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX10 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent QX10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
Sony A57 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony A57
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A57 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging features
Sony A57 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony SLT-A57
Type Lens-style Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-09-04 2012-09-13
Physical type Lens-style Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 618 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 220 images 550 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $1,000