Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS and the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and HX30V.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.