Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 22 months later than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and HX30V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and HX30V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.