• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony QX10 advantages over Canon 140 IS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 140 IS advantages over Sony QX10

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Sony QX10
Samsung ST200F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Lighter weight
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Canon 140 IS
Samsung ST200F
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony WX80

Sony QX10
Sony WX80
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Canon 140 IS
Sony WX80
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Nikon S3500

Sony QX10
Nikon S3500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Canon 140 IS
Nikon S3500
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Canon 160

Sony QX10
Canon 160
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
Canon 140 IS
Canon 160
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compared to Canon 180

Sony QX10
Canon 180
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Internal flash
Canon 140 IS
Canon 180
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
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