Sony HX100V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX100V and Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HX100V was brought out 3 months later than the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX100V scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX30
| HX100V | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX100V
| WX30 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX30
| HX100V | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V against the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-10-21 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.70 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 577g (1.27 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $429 | $259 |