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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX10V and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched about the same time to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX10V matches up vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX30V

 HX10V HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX10V

 HX30V HX10V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX30V

 HX10V HX30V 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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).

See the Sony HX10V and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HX10V vs the HX30V.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX30V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $616 $420