Sony HX30V vs Sony A55

Below, we are comparing the Sony HX30V versus Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HX30V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX30V was revealed 19 months later than the A55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX30V grades versus the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V features outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX30V versus Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX30V compared to the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and A55.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX30V having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony HX30V will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX30V will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.