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Sony HX300 vs Sony QX30

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony HX300 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released September 2014
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Sony HX300 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony HX300 versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was introduced 18 months prior to the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX300 scores versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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