Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Sony A6100 and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.