Sony HX30V vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was released 16 months prior to the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX30V scores versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor 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") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX30V compared to the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX30V due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.