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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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
  • Launched July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX30

 HX200V WX30 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX200V

 WX30 HX200V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX30

 HX200V WX30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kThe 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).

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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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (583 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
57
great battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (583g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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