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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was unveiled 23 months earlier than the HX400V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX30V scores against the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX400V

 HX30V HX400V 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony HX30V

 HX400V HX30V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX400V

 HX30V HX400V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V features external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX30V versus the HX400V.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and HX400V.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (254g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (660g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony HX400V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254g (0.56 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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 Single Single
Launch price $420 $448