Sony HX30V vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX30V versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX30V was manufactured 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HX30V grades against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX30V provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX30V versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX30V versus the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX30V featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX30V is going to be behind in sensor technology.