Sony HX30V vs Sony QX30

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX30V vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was brought out 3 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX30V grades against the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX30V has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX30V vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX30V compared to the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and QX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HX30V will be behind in sensor tech.