Sony HX30V vs Sony A55
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 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
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A55
HX30V | A55 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony HX30V
A55 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony A55
HX30V | A55 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $420 | $800 |