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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony QX30

 QX1 QX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony QX1

 QX30 QX1 

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony QX30

 QX1 QX30 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size""Same screen measurement
Screen resolution0k0kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography advice
Sony QX30 Street photography advice
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony QX30
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony QX30
71
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (216g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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