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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A6100 and Sony QX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A6100 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A6100 was brought out 5 years after the QX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A6100 matches up against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony QX30

 A6100 QX30 
RevealedAugust 2019September 2014More modern by 61 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A6100

 QX30 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony QX30

 A6100 QX30 
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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6100 against the QX30.

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and QX30 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and QX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A6100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
Sony QX30 Sports photography factors
75
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography features
Sony QX30 Travel photography features
86
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
includes touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
39
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
no image stabilization
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $748 $348