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Sony A850 vs Sony QX30

Portability
54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Sony QX30
(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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Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A850 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A850 was revealed 5 years before the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A850 scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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