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Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was brought out 6 years before the HX30V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A100 matches up vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony HX30V

 A100 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A100

 HX30V A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2006Newer by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony HX30V

 A100 HX30V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A100 vs the HX30V.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and HX30V is 64 and 90 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A100
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging factors
Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-07-31 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,000 $420