Sony A7c vs Sony QX30

Lets look closer at the Sony A7c versus Sony QX30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close but the A7c (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was introduced 6 years later than the QX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7c grades versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7c features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7c compared to the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and QX30 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and QX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7c having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7c provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.