Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 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
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX5
HX30V | WX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX30V
WX5 | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX5
HX30V | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |