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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was introduced 2 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX30V

 QX1 HX30V 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony QX1

 HX30V QX1 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX30V

 QX1 HX30V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 comes with physical measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the QX1 vs the HX30V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and HX30V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher QX1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
66
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
71
great battery power (440 shots)
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (216 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-03 2012-02-28
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $420