Sony A500 vs Sony QX30
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Sony A500 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- New Model is Sony A560
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A500 and Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe A500 was launched 6 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A500 grades against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
