Sony HX30V vs Sony WX5

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.

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.

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.

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.