Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30
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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
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- 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
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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
- Revealed September 2014
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony QX30
A6100 | QX30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | September 2014 | More modern by 61 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A6100
QX30 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony QX30
A6100 | QX30 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
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).
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.
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.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |