Sony HX30V vs Sony HX5

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was brought out 21 months later than the HX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX30V grades vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX30V versus the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX30V due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX30V should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.