Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
(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
- Launched July 2011
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX200V was introduced 10 months after the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX200V scores versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX30
HX200V | WX30 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX200V
WX30 | HX200V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX30
HX200V | WX30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX200V enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HX200V against the WX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and WX30.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer HX200V will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-11 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
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 All around 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $480 | $259 |