Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a extended overview of the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX30V was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX30V scores versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX30V has got outer 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 RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX30V compared to the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX30V having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 V will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HX30V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.