Sony HX5 vs Sony QX30

The following is a complete overview of the Sony HX5 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and QX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was revealed 5 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX5 matches up vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX5 against the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be behind in sensor tech.