Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1F

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1F, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very similar but the QX30 (1/2.3") and ZV-1F (1") use different sensor size.

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The QX30 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony ZV-1F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the QX30 scores vs the ZV-1F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony ZV-1F. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 features outside dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX30 vs Sony ZV-1F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the QX30 versus the ZV-1F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and ZV-1F is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and ZV-1F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The QX30 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged QX30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.