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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
Sony HX90V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX90V

 HX30V HX90V 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX30V

 HX90V HX30V 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2012More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX90V

 HX30V HX90V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (254g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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