Sony QX30 vs Sony WX500

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony QX30 and Sony WX500, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was unveiled 7 months before the WX500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the QX30 matches up against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 has physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX30 vs the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged QX30 will be behind in sensor innovation.