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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 13 months prior to the HX100V making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX30 IS scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX100V

 SX30 IS HX100V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX30 IS

 HX100V SX30 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2011September 2010Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX100V

 SX30 IS HX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the HX100V.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and HX100V is 64 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and HX100V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (577g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX100V
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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