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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony WX30

 QX1 WX30 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2011Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony QX1

 WX30 QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony WX30

 QX1 WX30 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor 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 WX30
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (440 per charge)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX1
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (216g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony WX30
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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