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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX10

 HX30V WX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX30V

 WX10 HX30V 

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX10

 HX30V WX10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX30V
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX30V
Sports photography with Sony WX10
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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