Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V
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50 Overall
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX30V was introduced 14 months prior to the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX30V scores against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX50V
HX30V | HX50V | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX30V
HX50V | HX30V | |||
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Released | April 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX50V
HX30V | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V has external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX30V against the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and HX50V.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $420 | $439 |