Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX30V was announced around the same time to the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX30V matches up versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX150
HX30V | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX30V
WX150 | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX150
HX30V | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V comes with physical 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX30V versus the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and WX150.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $420 | $300 |