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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Sony WX30
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony HX10V and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched 8 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX10V grades vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX30

 HX10V WX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX10V

 WX30 HX10V 
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX30

 HX10V WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX10V and the WX30.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and WX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern HX10V will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
38
decent MP (18MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony WX30
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 320 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $616 $259