Sony a1 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony a1 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The a1 was unveiled 9 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the a1 matches up vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Sony a1 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the a1 against the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a1 and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The a1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher a1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.