Sony HX30V vs Sony HX99

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX30V versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very well matched but the HX30V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX30V matches up vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V comes with external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX30V against the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and HX99.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The HX30V comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older HX30V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.