Sony HX30V vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony S930
HX30V | S930 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 39 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 112k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX30V
S930 | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony S930
HX30V | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $420 | $219 |