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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX50V versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was revealed 16 months prior to the QX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX50V grades against the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony QX30

 HX50V QX30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony HX50V

 QX30 HX50V 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2013More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony QX30

 HX50V QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V provides external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX50V versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HX50V and the QX30.

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and QX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX50V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
Sony QX30 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX50V
Street photography with Sony QX30
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography details
Sony QX30 Travel photography details
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (272g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
65
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX50V
Vlogging with Sony QX30
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Sony HX50V vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony QX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2013-04-24 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272g (0.60 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $439 $348