Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX30V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX30V was released 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX30V scores against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony ZV-1
HX30V | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX30V
ZV-1 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | February 2012 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony ZV-1
HX30V | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal display resolution |
Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V has got physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX30V versus the ZV-1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and ZV-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX30V due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX30V is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $420 | $750 |