Sony A7 II vs Sony HX30V

Following is a complete review of the Sony A7 II versus Sony HX30V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A7 II was brought out 2 years after the HX30V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A7 II matches up versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7 II and the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and HX30V.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.