Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
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Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX30V was brought out 8 months after the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX30V scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony HX9V
| HX30V | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX30V
| HX9V | HX30V |
|---|
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony HX9V
| HX30V | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX30V vs the HX9V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and HX9V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger HX30V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Battery type | 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 |
| Cost at release | $420 | $328 |
