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Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX200V versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 3 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX200V scores against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony QX30

 HX200V QX30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony HX200V

 QX30 HX200V 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2012Newer by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony QX30

 HX200V QX30 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V features physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX200V vs the QX30.

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and QX30 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and QX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography features
Sony QX30 Street photography features
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (583 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony QX30
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography information
Sony QX30 Travel photography information
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (583g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony QX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2012-05-11 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of display 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 450 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $480 $348