Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V
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43 Features
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V 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
- Released February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX30V was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX30V scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX90V
HX30V | HX90V | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX30V
HX90V | HX30V | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | February 2012 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX90V
HX30V | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX30V has got outer dimensions 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HX30V versus the HX90V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and HX90V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older HX30V will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $420 | $440 |