Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe QX1 was revealed 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the QX1 grades vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony WX30
QX1 | WX30 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony QX1
WX30 | QX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony WX30
QX1 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 has exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the QX1 compared to the WX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent QX1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-03 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | 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 area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | $259 |