Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Overview
First introduced in September, 2014,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 is a 20 MP
Compact with a 1/2.3
(6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Proc and Cons of Sony QX30
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 with competitors in lens-style cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Optical Image Stabilization |
AF Face Detection |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
24 mm Wide Angle Lens |
NFC Connectivity |
Touch Screen |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
3.5 Lens at Wide |
193g Light Body |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
No Bluetooth |
No Built-in Viewfinder |
No Manual Exposure Mode |
Slow Lens at Tele: F6.3 |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
No External Flash |
Slow Lens at Wide: F3.5 |
Low Battery Life: 200 shots |
Physical Dimensions of Sony QX30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 weighs 193g and has external dimensions
of 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28"). Considering that the average weight
of Lens-style cameras is 173g,
Sony QX30
is 20 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Dimensions |
Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
|
Sony QX100
|
179 g
|
193 g
|
63 x 63 x 56 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Sony QX10
|
105 g
|
193 g
|
62 x 62 x 33 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Sony QX1
|
216 g
|
193 g
|
74 x 70 x 53 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Sony RX100 III
|
290 g
|
193 g
|
102 x 58 x 41 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Sony a3500
|
411 g
|
193 g
|
128 x 91 x 85 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Panasonic ZS40
|
240 g
|
193 g
|
111 x 64 x 34 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Fujifilm X30
|
423 g
|
193 g
|
119 x 72 x 60 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
|
Canon S120
|
217 g
|
193 g
|
100 x 59 x 29 mm
|
68 x 65 x 58 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Announced |
September, 2014 |
Body Type |
Lens-style |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
|
Number of Lenses |
0 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
0" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
0k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
None |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
0 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
|
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/1600 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
None |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
Max Native ISO |
3200 |
Min Native ISO |
80 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
200 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-BN, |
Physical |
Weight |
193 g |
Physical Dimensions |
68 x 65 x 58 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|