Sony HX30V vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The HX30V was released 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX30V grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V features physical dimensions 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX30V vs the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and WX1.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX30V featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher HX30V provides an edge in sensor innovation.