Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony QX30 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the QX30 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX30 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the QX30 scores versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 features external 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the QX30 compared to the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The QX30 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged QX30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.