Sony QX30 vs Sony W550

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony QX30 and Sony W550, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was unveiled 3 years after the W550 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the QX30 matches up versus the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 provides outer measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the QX30 vs the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and W550.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony QX30 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent QX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.