Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be comparing the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX30V was revealed 4 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX30V grades versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX30V features exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX30V versus the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and RX100 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX30V with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HX30V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.