Sony HX30V with Sony HX50V Comparison

Sony HX30V and Sony HX50V Main Features

  • February, 2012
  • April, 2013
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 25-500 mm (20x) F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-720 mm (30x) F3.5 - 6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 107 x 62 x 35 mm, 254g.
  • 108 x 64 x 38 mm, 272g.
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Sony HX30V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
55
Value for money score
62
Portability score
94
Overall score
47

Sony HX50V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
62
Value for money score
69
Portability score
93
Overall score
54

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V with Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Sony HX30V was released in 2012, and Sony HX50V in 2013. Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Announced February, 2012 April, 2013
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.10 5.60
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Max Native ISO 12800 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 320 shots 400 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 254 g 272 g
Physical Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35 mm 108 x 64 x 38 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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