Nikon S560 vs Sony HX30V

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Nikon S560 vs Sony HX30V

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
31.00mm - 174.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S560 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX30V Review.
See real-world photos taken with the HX30V.

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Differences

Nikon S560 advantages over Sony HX30V

Less expensive
$250 vs $420 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.68 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
23 mm vs 34 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
130g vs 250g
Lighter weight

Sony HX30V advantages over Nikon S560

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 174 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 160 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 31 mm
Capture more of the scene
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S560.
Read our Nikon S560 Preview

Solid build; Fast autofocus; Excellent zoom range and functionality; Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Useful creative effects modes.
Image quality not as good as predecessor; No electronic viewfinder; Confusing menu system and user manual.
Read our Sony HX30V Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S550

Nikon S560

Nikon S550

$250
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Wider angle lens

$195
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S560 vs Nikon S550

Sony HX30V

Nikon S550

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$195
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX30V vs Nikon S550

Compared to Ricoh R50

Nikon S560

Ricoh R50

$250
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Wider angle lens

$250
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S560 vs Ricoh R50

Sony HX30V

Ricoh R50

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX30V vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Nikon S560

Olympus FE-5010

$250
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Higher extended ISO

$190
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Nikon S560 vs Olympus FE-5010

Sony HX30V

Olympus FE-5010

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$190
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX30V vs Olympus FE-5010

Compared to Sony HX10V

Nikon S560

Sony HX10V

$250
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$375
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S560 vs Sony HX10V

Sony HX30V

Sony HX10V

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony HX20V

Nikon S560

Sony HX20V

$250
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$326
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S560 vs Sony HX20V

Sony HX30V

Sony HX20V

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$326
1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony HX20V

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