Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberHX30VHX20V
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107107
Width (mm)3535
Height (mm)6262
Weight (g)250254
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony DSC-HX9V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)18.218.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elementsSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 89.005.00 - 89.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)11
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
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 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1600 - 30
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 SkinBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)105105
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps++
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro usb
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.04-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
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)320320
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect optionsOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options



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