Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.