Canon N vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are comparing the Canon N versus Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 11 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the N grades against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Canon N versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the N and the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N and HX30V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.