Nikon Z5 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 8 years after the HX30V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z5 scores versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and HX30V is 62 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and HX30V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.