Sony HX1 vs Sony QX30

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony HX1 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The HX1 was released 6 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX1 grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.