• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony QX30 advantages over Nikon A300

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A300 advantages over Sony QX30

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 57 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    118g vs 193g
    Lighter weight

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Sony HX30V

Sony QX30
Sony HX30V
  • $700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX30 vs Sony HX30V

Nikon A300
Sony HX30V
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon A300 vs Sony HX30V

Compared to Nikon S9500

Sony QX30
Nikon S9500
  • $700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX30 vs Nikon S9500

Nikon A300
Nikon S9500
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon A300 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Nikon S5300

Sony QX30
Nikon S5300
  • $700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony QX30 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon A300
Nikon S5300
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon A300 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Sony QX30
Panasonic ZS40
  • $700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony QX30 vs Panasonic ZS40

Nikon A300
Panasonic ZS40
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon A300 vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Nikon S3700

Sony QX30
Nikon S3700
  • $700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony QX30 vs Nikon S3700

Nikon A300
Nikon S3700
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch

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