Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
(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
- Introduced September 2014
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony QX1 and Sony QX30, both Lens-style cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty close but the QX1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe QX1 was unveiled very close to the QX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Lens-style).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the QX1 scores versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony QX30
QX1 | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony QX1
QX30 | QX1 |
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Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony QX30
QX1 | QX30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | September 2014 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | " | " | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 0k | 0k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX1 comes with external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX1 and Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the QX1 compared to the QX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and QX30.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The QX1 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Released | 2014-09-03 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
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 area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 images | 200 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $500 | $348 |