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Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony ZV-1

 HX30V ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX30V

 ZV-1 HX30V 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2012Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony ZV-1

 HX30V ZV-1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution922k922kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX30V
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
69
lighter than competition (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
81
lighter than others (294g)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than others (294g)
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Sony HX30V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony ZV-1
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