Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony QX30 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very close but the QX30 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX30 was announced 4 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the QX30 grades against the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 offers outside measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the QX30 versus the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and A77 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and A77 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The QX30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.