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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony QX30 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX30 was revealed 9 months earlier than the RX100 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the QX30 grades versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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