Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V
63 Imaging
52 Features
52 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2009
- New Model is Sony A560
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A500 was revealed 3 years before the HX30V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A500 scores vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A500 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony HX30V
A500 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A500
HX30V | A500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony HX30V
A500 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A500 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A500 vs the HX30V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and HX30V is 63 and 90 respectively.
Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A500 and HX30V.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A500 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A500 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 630g (1.39 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 520 pictures | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $638 | $420 |