Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX30V was revealed 8 months later than the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these 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 grades versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX7V
HX30V | HX7V | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony HX30V
HX7V | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX7V
HX30V | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V features physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX30V against the HX7V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and HX7V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX30V should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 18MP | 16MP |
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 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 320 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $420 | $499 |