Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony HX50V and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX50V was unveiled 22 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX50V matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony WX30
HX50V | WX30 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 22 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX50V
WX30 | HX50V | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony WX30
HX50V | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX50V provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX50V and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX50V compared to the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and WX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher HX50V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-24 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD display | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $439 | $259 |