Canon SX30 IS vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX30 IS was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and RX100 VA is 64 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.