Sony HX30V vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are looking at the Sony HX30V vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was announced 18 months prior to the QX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX30V matches up vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX30V provides external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX30V vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HX30V against the QX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and QX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older HX30V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.