Sony QX30 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are evaluating the Sony QX30 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the QX30 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The QX30 was unveiled 13 months prior to the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the QX30 matches up against the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 features physical dimensions 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 RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the QX30 compared to the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older QX30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.