Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we are reviewing the Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX30 was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the QX30 matches up versus the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 features outer measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX30 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the QX30 vs the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The QX30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older QX30 will be behind in sensor innovation.