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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Lens-style camera with 20.4 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed [] screen with 0k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 has a [] Fixed touchscreen with 0k dot resolution. This is the lowest resolution screen camera in our database.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 features a 20.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.
The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.
Camera is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.
The camera has an image stabilization.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 comes with NP-BN, battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.
The camera has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro card slot.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 has no built-in flash.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 has dimensions of 68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28"). It weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
68 mm (2.68")
65 mm (2.56")
65 mm (2.56")
58 mm (2.28")
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and give score of 64 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 46 for Video parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 84 for Focusing parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 59 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 63 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
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