Sony HX30V vs Sony W530

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX30V and Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was announced 14 months later than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX30V scores versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V provides outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX30V vs the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and W530.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer HX30V will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.