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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX30V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was introduced 7 years after the HX30V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7R IV grades versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX30V

 A7R IV HX30V 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2012Newer by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A7R IV

 HX30V A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX30V

 A7R IV HX30V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV has got physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV and the HX30V.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and HX30V is 62 and 90 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will give extra detail using its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
74
great battery pack (670 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count excellent (61 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (254g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
two card slots
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-07-16 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $3,498 $420