Sony HX30V vs Sony HX50V

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.