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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-G1
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberHX30VDSC-G1
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10793
Width (mm)3525
Height (mm)6272
Weight (g)250235
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)18.26
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.262.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioMPEG1?
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 89.003.00 - 19.00
Zoom ratio (x)203
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.23 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face Tracking9-area Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft SkinTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Handheld Twilight
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)Auto ISO: W:0.3-9.2ft (0.1-2.8m), T:0.8-7.2ft (0.25-2.2m)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1052,000
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro usb
  • cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.04-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320280
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1Proprietary NP-FR1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FR1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect optionsWiFi connectivity. Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization.



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