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Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A77 II

 QX30 A77 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony QX30

 A77 II QX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k0kCrisper display (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony A77 II

 QX30 A77 II 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2014Same generation

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 II Portrait photography factors
38
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography details
Sony A77 II Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX30
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
65
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Sony QX30 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Lens-style Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-03 2014-05-21
Body design Lens-style Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options None Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 480 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $348 $1,198