Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX30
HX10V | WX30 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX10V
WX30 | HX10V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX30
HX10V | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact 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).
Examine the Sony HX10V and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |