Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 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
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX30V and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HX30V was revealed very close to the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX30V matches up against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony WX50
HX30V | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX30V
WX50 | HX30V |
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Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony WX50
HX30V | WX50 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX30V offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX30V and Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX30V compared to the WX50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and WX50.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX30V vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $420 | $250 |