Sony HX30V vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close but the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was brought out 4 years before the RX10 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX30V grades against the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX30V comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HX30V versus the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and RX10 II is 90 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and RX10 II.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX30V because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HX30V will be behind in sensor technology.