Sony HX30V vs Sony A99

Here, we are matching up the Sony HX30V vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HX30V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The HX30V was introduced 9 months earlier than the A99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX30V grades versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V has got physical 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX30V vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HX30V vs the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and A99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX30V having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.