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Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony HX30V

 A7c HX30V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2012Newer by 105 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A7c

 HX30V A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony HX30V

 A7c HX30V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7c
Street photography with Sony HX30V
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
86
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-09-14 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,800 $420