Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Newer Model is Sony WX350
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Sony HX30V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX30V was revealed 11 months earlier than the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX30V grades against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX300
HX30V | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX30V
WX300 | HX30V | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX300
HX30V | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX30V versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX30V against the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX30V and WX300.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX30V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $420 | $330 |