Sony A35 vs Sony HX30V

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Sony A35 vs Sony HX30V

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A35 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

Sony A35 advantages over Sony HX30V

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.76 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

420 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony HX30V advantages over Sony A35

Less expensive
$420 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A35.
Read our Sony A35 Initial Test

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 Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Sony HX30V

Sony A55

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Sony HX30V

Sony A33

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$540
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX30V vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony A35

Sony HX10V

$567
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Sony A35 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

Sony A35

Sony HX20V

$567
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$326
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 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

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony HX30V

Pentax K-5 IIs

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX30V vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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