Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Updated by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor measurements.

The SX30 IS was manufactured 9 years before the HX99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony HX99
SX30 IS | HX99 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon SX30 IS
HX99 | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 96 months |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony HX99
SX30 IS | HX99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and HX99 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and HX99.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX30 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.00" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 242 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 360 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $469 |