Sony QX10 vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony QX10 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the QX10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The QX10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX10 matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 comes with external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX10 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the QX10 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older QX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.