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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX30

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony HX400V vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Sony HX400V vs Sony QX30 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX400V versus Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was unveiled 6 months prior to the QX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX400V grades versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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