Sony A9 II vs Sony QX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A9 II and Sony QX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A9 II (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was unveiled 5 years later than the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A9 II scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Sony A9 II and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A9 II against the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and QX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A9 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A9 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.