Sony A7R vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7R and Sony HX30V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was brought out 24 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7R scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R offers external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R versus the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and HX30V is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R will provide more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A7R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.