Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to look closer at the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX30 was manufactured 15 months later than the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the QX30 matches up against the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 has outer dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the QX30 versus the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and RX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The QX30 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The younger QX30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.