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Sony a5100 vs Sony QX30

Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68
Sony Alpha a5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony a5100 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony a5100
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  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
Sony QX30
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  • 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
  • Released September 2014
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Sony a5100 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony a5100 vs Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the a5100 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the a5100 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was introduced very close to the QX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the a5100 scores vs the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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