Sony A550 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are looking at the Sony A550 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A550 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A550 matches up vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 has outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Sony A550 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A550 and the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A550 and HX30V is 63 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A550 and HX30V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A550 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX30V will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.