Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A7c and Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was launched 8 years after the HX30V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7c grades against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7c and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A7c compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and HX30V is 78 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and HX30V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7c will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7c will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.