Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe QX30 was manufactured 3 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the QX30 matches up vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX10
QX30 | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony QX30
WX10 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | " | Bigger screen (+2.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX10
QX30 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 provides outside measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the QX30 vs the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and WX10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent QX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-09-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | - | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $348 | $200 |