Sony HX30V vs Sony S930

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX30V and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was brought out 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX30V matches up versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V offers exterior 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX30V and Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX30V vs the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX30V to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger HX30V provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.