Sony QX30 vs Sony A65

Let's examine more closely at the Sony QX30 and Sony A65, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched but the QX30 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The QX30 was introduced 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the QX30 scores vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 enjoys external measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the QX30 versus the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and A65.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The QX30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern QX30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.