Sony HX30V vs Sony WX30

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX30V and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was manufactured 8 months later than the WX30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX30V matches up against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V comes with 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) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX30V compared to the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and WX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher HX30V should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.