Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30, made by Sony, is a powerful Lens-style camera. Announced on Sept. 3, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.8 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BN,

The battery of this camera can last up to 200 shots per charge with the included NP-BN, battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs
Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity
HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode
AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
No

General
AKA -
announced Sept. 3, 2014
Body type Lens-style
brand Sony
msrp $599.95
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
predecessor model

Lense
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range n/a
Number of lenses -

Other features
GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2, 10 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features
AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
No
Exposure compensation
No
External flash
No
Flash modes -
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1600s
Minimum shutter speed 4
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical
Battery life 200 shots
Battery model NP-BN,
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 193 grs

Screen
Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor
Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size 1/2.3'
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port
Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)

Viewfinder
viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder