Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A6300 and Sony HX30V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The A6300 was announced 3 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A6300 scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6300 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6300 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A6300 and the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and HX30V.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6300 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A6300 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A6300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.