Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony HX30V
A100 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A100
HX30V | A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2006 | Newer by 67 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony HX30V
A100 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and HX30V is 64 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |