Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony HX30V versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HX30V was manufactured 16 months before the RX100 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX30V matches up against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V has got external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX30V vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and RX100 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX30V due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HX30V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.