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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony HX30V

 A6300 HX30V 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A6300

 HX30V A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony HX30V

 A6300 HX30V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6300
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX30V Sports photography factors
75
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
76
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
35
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 gr (0.89 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $889 $420