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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony HX30V versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was launched 20 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX30V matches up against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX5

 HX30V WX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX30V

 WX5 HX30V 

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX5

 HX30V WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX30V versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX30V versus the WX5.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and WX5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HX30V should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 254 grams (0.56 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $420 $250