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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX30VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2012June 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep Panorama
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositingOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–500 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.2–5.8f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom20×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.45–89 mm; 12 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical elements. Equivalent still-photo range is 25–500 mm at 4:3 or 27.5–550 mm at 16:9. Clear Image Zoom extends to 40× using digital enlargementZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from optical zoom
AutofocusNine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, manual and semi-manual focus, subject and face tracking. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 170 cm telephotoAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600. At ISO above 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 secondMechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 second
Burst detailUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps. Focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frame; flash disabled. Internal-memory bursts use VGA resolution; compatible memory card required for full-resolution burstsApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testing
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off and slow-sync. ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–7.1 m wide or 1.5–3.9 m telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; auto, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoe
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program and Manual plus scene modes, picture effects and panorama. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0 records 1920 × 1080 at region-dependent 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; main rate represents the 60p version. FX/FH use 60i or 50i at 24/17 Mbps; HQ uses 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields. MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 720p and VGA; Japan specifies 30 fps. Standard 16:9 movie angle is 27.5–550 mm equivalent; Active correction changes it to 28–784 mm. Optical zoom available while filming; clips approximately 29 minutesXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recording
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital stereo in AVCHD or AAC in MP4XAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level control
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original operating instructions 921600 dots4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to use
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)320 photographs390 photographs
Body weight221 g218 g
Release detailSony Japan’s 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 16 March 2012. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first daySony Japan’s 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale day
Recording mediaApproximately 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adapters
PortsMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and mini HDMIMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback only
Wireless connectionsIEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi for image transfer; GPS, digital compass and route logging. TransferJet needs a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate card2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS model
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 optional. Maker CIPA claim approximately 320 photographs or 160 minutes; continuous movie recording approximately 75 minutes, with individual clips limited to approximately 29 minutesNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with clip limits
ChargingIn-camera micro USB charging with the camera off, using the supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or a computer. Supplied adapter supports playback power; optional AC-UD10 supports shooting and playback powerIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and battery
DimensionsApproximately 106.6 × 61.9 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth); thinnest part 27.4 mm excluding protrusions102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 221 g camera only, or 254 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately218 g camera only, or245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack; brown also listed for JapanBlack
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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