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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Sony QX30
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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 |
|