Sony Cybershot DSC-HX30V Review Price Specification

The Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V is a 18.2 megapixel compact camera featuring a 3 inch LCD screen display for easier self-portaits and built WiFi connectivity. The Cybershot DSC HX30V has 20x optical zoom lens with 25mm wide-angle setting and maximum aperture of F3.2,Sony’s Optical Steadyshot image stabilization and  improved GPS with logging.Sony Cybershot DSCHX30V priced at $394.99.

Features of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• 18.2 Mega pixel camera
• Exmor R CMOS image sensor
• 20X optical zoom
• 40X digital zoom
• ISO 100-ISO 12800 sensitivity
• F3.2 - F5.8 Aperture
• 3 inch TFT LCD display
• 25 - 500 mm focal lenght

Advantages of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• Excellent photo and video quality for its class
• Fast shooting performance
• Plenty of shooting options
• Long optical zoom

Disadvantages of Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V:

• Expensive compared to competitive models.

Sony Cybershot DSC HX30V Specification:

Sensor:

• Max resolution: 4896 x 3672
• Other resolutions: 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
• Image ratio(w:h): 4:3, 16:9
• Effective pixels:18.2 megapixels
• Sensor photo detectors: 18.9 megapixels
• Sensor size: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
• Sensor type: BSI-CMOS
• Processor :BIONZ

Image

• ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
• White balance presets: 7
• Custom white balance: Yes (1)
• Image stabilization: Optical
• Image stabilization notes: Optical SteadyShot
• Uncompressed format: No

Optics: 

• Focal length (equiv.): 25 – 500 mm
• Optical zoom: 20x
• Autofocus :Contrast Detect (sensor),Multi-area,Center,Selective single-point,Tracking,Single,Face- Detection
• Digital zoom:  Yes (40x)
• Manual focus: Yes
• Macro focus range: 1 cm (.39")
• Number of focus points: 9
• Lens mount: None

Screen / viewfinder

• Articulated LCD: Fixed
• Screen size: 3 inch
• Screen dots: 921,600
• Touch screen: No
• Screen type: XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
• Live view: Yes
• Viewfinder type: None

Photography features

• Maximum aperture: F3.2 - F5.8
• Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
• Maximum shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
• Aperture priority: No
• Shutter priority: No
• Manual exposure mode: Yes
• Subject / scene modes: Yes
• Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
• Flash range: 7.1 m
• External flash: No
• Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
• Continuous drive: Yes (10 fps)
• Self-timer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
• Metering modes:Multi,Center-weighted,Spot
• Exposure compensation: ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) ?
• WB Bracketing :No

Videography features

• Format:MPEG-4,AVCHD
• Microphone: Stereo
• Speaker: Mono
• Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Storage

• Storage types: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
• Storage included: 105 MB

Connectivity

• USB :Yes. USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
• HDMI: Yes
• Wireless:Yes. BuiltIn
• Remote control :No

Dimensions and Others:

• Environmentally sealed: No
• Battery: Battery Pack
• Battery description: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery and charger
• Battery Life (CIPA): 320
• Weight (inc. batteries): 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz)
• Dimensions: 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38")

Other features

• Orientation sensor: Yes
• Timelapse recording: No
• GPS:Yes, BuiltIn
• GPS notes: with GPS Log Recording function