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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 6 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 HX30V SX500 IS 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 SX500 IS HX30V 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the HX30V.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and HX30V is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and HX30V.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (254g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
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 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (195 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
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 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (195 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than others (254g)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (195 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (254 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $420