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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony RX1

 QX30 RX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2013Newer by 19 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony QX30

 RX1 QX30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k0kSharper screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony RX1

 QX30 RX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography features
Sony RX1 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
65
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX30
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX30
Vlogging with Sony RX1
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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