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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony QX10 versus Sony QX30, both Lens-style cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was launched 12 months prior to the QX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Lens-style).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the QX10 matches up against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony QX30

 QX10 QX30 

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony QX10

 QX30 QX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony QX30

 QX10 QX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions""Equal display sizing
Display resolution0k0kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 comes with outer measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the QX10 compared to the QX30.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older QX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography factors
Sony QX30 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (105g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX10
Sports photography with Sony QX30
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Sony QX10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony QX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Lens-style Lens-style
Revealed 2013-09-04 2014-09-03
Physical type Lens-style Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display resolution 0k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings None None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $348