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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7 III versus Sony QX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close but the A7 III (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 III was manufactured 3 years after the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7 III scores versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony QX30

 A7 III QX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2014Newer by 43 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A7 III

 QX30 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony QX30

 A7 III QX30 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III has got physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7 III versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A7 III compared to the QX30.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and QX30 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer A7 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
Sony QX30 Portrait photography information
84
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (610 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography info
Sony QX30 Travel photography info
73
good battery pack (610 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (610 per charge)
2 card slots
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Sony A7 III vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2018-02-27 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $1,998 $348