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Sony HX30V vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony A68

 HX30V A68 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX30V

 A68 HX30V 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2012More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony A68

 HX30V A68 
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).

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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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
Portrait photography with Sony A68
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography features
Sony A68 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
Landscape photography with Sony A68
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony HX30V vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony SLT-A68
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