Sony QX1 vs Sony HX30V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.