Sony HX30V vs Sony A68
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 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
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2015
- Old Model is Sony A65
Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX30V versus Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX30V was introduced 4 years before the A68 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX30V matches up versus the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A68
HX30V | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX30V
A68 | HX30V | |||
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Released | November 2015 | February 2012 | More modern by 44 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony A68
HX30V | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider 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") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check the Sony HX30V versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX30V and the A68.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and A68.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX30V having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX30V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
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 | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 lb) | 610g (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 510 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $420 | $581 |