Sony QX30 vs Sony RX10

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony QX30 and Sony RX10, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The QX30 was launched 6 months after the RX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the QX30 grades versus the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX30 comes with outer dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the QX30 against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and RX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The QX30 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.