Sony HX30V vs Sony W560

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX30V vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was announced 14 months after the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX30V grades versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX30V features physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX30V versus the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and W560.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern HX30V provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.