Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10, made by Sony, is a powerful Lens-style camera. Announced on Sept. 4, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
0.7 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.4 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1440 x 1080

Expect recording in 1440 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BN,

The battery of this camera can last up to 220 shots per charge with the included NP-BN, battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
No
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
No

General

AKA -
announced Sept. 4, 2013
Body type Lens-style
brand Sony
msrp $449.95
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range 5cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2, 10 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
No
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
No
Exposure compensation
No
External flash
No
Flash modes -
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1600s
Minimum shutter speed 4
Shutter priority
No
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 220 shots
Battery model NP-BN,
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 105 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 18
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1440 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder