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Sony HX100V vs Sony QX30

Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony HX100V vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony HX100V vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony HX100V vs Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was manufactured 3 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX100V matches up against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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