Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The QX30 was released 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX30 grades vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 provides exterior measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the QX30 and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and RX100 V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The QX30 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The older QX30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.