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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony QX30 versus Sony WX30, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was introduced 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the QX30 scores against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX30

 QX30 WX30 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony QX30

 WX30 QX30 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX30

 QX30 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 features outside dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the QX30 against the WX30.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and WX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony QX30 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern QX30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX30
Sports photography with Sony WX30
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX30
Travel photography with Sony WX30
65
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX30
Vlogging with Sony WX30
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-03 2011-07-25
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $348 $259