Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively comparable but the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX30 was revealed 15 months after the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the QX30 scores vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 has got 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) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the QX30 against the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and RX1R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The QX30 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher QX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.