Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100

Let's look much closer at the Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The QX30 was introduced 2 years after the RX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the QX30 scores versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 enjoys exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the QX30 vs the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and RX100.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The QX30 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The newer QX30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.