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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX30VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX99
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2012October 2018
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 recordingNoYes
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 not 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 resolutionSony ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG or JPEG Extra Fine/Fine/Standard; sRGB or Adobe RGB; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square photographs plus Sweep Panorama
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositingOrdinary ISO 80–3200; extended single-frame ISO 6400. Multi-shot Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–500 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.2–5.8f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom20×28×
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*, actual 4.25–118 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Maker specifies 28× optical zoom, while 24–720 mm equivalent values are those displayed by the camera and recorded in Exif
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 telephoto25-point contrast autofocus, AF-S, Direct Manual Focus and manual focus; AF-C available for movies only. Eye AF, Lock-on AF and flexible spot areas; minimum focus 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: Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 1/4–1/2000
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 burstsFull-resolution Speed Priority Continuous up to 10 fps, or ordinary Continuous approximately 3 fps. Up to 155 frames in Speed Priority with JPEG Fine; rate falls as buffer fills. Focus, exposure and white balance lock to first frame in either mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movies combine optical and electronic correction
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; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no accessory 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 and two Memory Recall modes; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot, entire-screen average and highlight metering
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 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 3840 × 2160 at 30p or 24p, 60/100 Mbps; PAL uses 25p. Full-pixel readout without pixel binning. Full HD up to 120p (100p PAL); 4K and 120p/100p HD sessions limited to approximately five minutes, with possible earlier thermal shutdown. Other modes approximately 29 minutes subject to temperature. UHS-I U3 microSDHC/XC required for 100 Mbps
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital stereo in AVCHD or AAC in MP4Stereo recording: XAVC S Linear PCM or AVCHD Dolby Digital
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original operating instructions 921600 dots3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees. Touch focus, touch shutter and touchpad focus while using viewfinder; menus are not touch controlled
Viewfinder detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots; 100% coverage (97% during 4K recording), 0.50× equivalent magnification, −4 to +3 dioptres
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)320 photographs370 photographs
Body weight221 g216 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 Switzerland states availability from late October 2018; Sony Hong Kong specifies 26 October locally. October precision retained because the international first-sale day is not established
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 adaptersmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and Memory Stick Micro/Mark2; no full-size SD slot
PortsMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and mini HDMIMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
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 Type 3 and Bluetooth for location information from a compatible smartphone; no built-in GPS or compass
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; CIPA claim approximately 370 photographs with LCD or 300 with viewfinder. LCD claim rises to 460 with monitor auto-off set to two seconds
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 USB external power using supplied AC adapter with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 106.6 × 61.9 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth); thinnest part 27.4 mm excluding protrusions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 221 g camera only, or 254 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 216 g body only, or 242 g including NP-BX1 and memory card
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-UB10C adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions in Japan; regional mains fittings vary

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