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Sony QX30 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony QX30 vs Sony W320, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was brought out 4 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the QX30 matches up against the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony W320

 QX30 W320 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony QX30

 W320 QX30 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony W320

 QX30 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony QX30 enjoys external 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the QX30 versus the W320.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern QX30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
65
features touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $348 $269