Sony A6300 vs Sony QX30

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A6300 vs Sony QX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively close but the A6300 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A6300 was released 18 months after the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A6300 matches up vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6300 vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A6300 vs the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and QX30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and QX30.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6300 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6300 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A6300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.