Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1
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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX1, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe QX30 was unveiled 19 months after the RX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the QX30 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony RX1
QX30 | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 19 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony QX30
RX1 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony RX1
QX30 | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 offers outer measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the QX30 against the RX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.
Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and RX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX30 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher QX30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Class | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-09-03 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 270 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN, | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $348 | $2,798 |