Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Sony HX30V and Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX30V was introduced 14 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX30V matches up vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX10
HX30V | WX10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX30V
WX10 | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX10
HX30V | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX30V has exterior 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX30V and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX30V versus the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and WX10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer HX30V provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $420 | $200 |