Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

76 reviews

Nov, 2024

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performance (43)
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image quality (17)
usability (14)

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flash (9)
price (7)
storage (2)
viewfinder (2)
shutter (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and usability are overall positive. The portability and zoom are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the storage and shutter. Views about the screen and battery are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

With its Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V, Sony packs a long 20x zoom lens, Wi-Fi, and GPS into one decidedly svelte camera. It's one of the more expensive compact superzoom models you'll find, but all those features along with high performance warrant the price.

Sharp images. Good high ISO performance. Wi-Fi. GPS. Long zoom range. Shoots stills while recording video

Expensive

The HX30V is one of the faster compact superzooms that we've tested. It starts and shoots in about 1.5 seconds and delivers a shutter lag that is very close to zero, which is a boon for candid and action photography. The camera grabs a 10 shot burst at...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony's 20x Cyber-shot HX30V is crazy-good

Part camera, part gadget, the HX30V is a first-rate -- albeit expensive -- compact megazoom.

The ; has excellent photo and video quality for its class, fast shooting performance, and plenty of shooting options for every kind of user.

The HX30V is expensive, especially compared with competing models. It's not always the easiest camera to use and the feature set is so deep it might be too much for some users.

The feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has a great mix of speed and photo quality.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V review

Sony's Cyber-shot HX9V has long been the most popular camera on CNET, and for good reason. It has a nice lens, great shooting options, and fast performance, and it takes good photos and video to boot. Its successor, the HX30V, is pretty much more of...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has excellent photo and video quality for its class, fast shooting performance, and plenty of shooting options for every kind of user.

The HX30V is expensive, especially compared with competing models. It's not always the easiest camera to use and the feature set is so deep it might be too much for some users.

The feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V has a great mix of speed and photo quality.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Digitalcamerainfo.com Staff (reviewed.com)

Sony Cyber-shot HX30V

Sony's HX30V performs well, but there are better options out there for the price.

The HX30V doesn’t lag behind the competition, but it doesn’t do much to rise above its peers, either.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

The HX30V is Sony's high-end travel zoom camera, and comes with the same lens and essentially the same feature set as the less expensive HX20V. A 20x zoom fits in a pretty small body that, with its 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, should perform well in low...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Great quality, ultra-zoom, and not heavy."

In summary, the Sony HX30V is a great camera but with a bit of flaws when using it in detail. With a price of $3290HKD (424USD), it is considered quite cheap compared to many other cameras in Hong Kong. Though this camera isn't the best camera with...

Not heavy

Long time required when using Superior Auto mode

Oct, 2012

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Great quality, ultra-zoom, and not heavy.

Not heavy 20x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom Camera modes Picture effects 18MP images and 1080P videos Camera modes Battery enough for normal usage GPS support Affordable price Specific place made to hold when capturing images Tripod compatible

Long time required when using Superior Auto mode Aperture not great (f3.2 - f5.8) Lag when in Playback Circle scroll button malfunctions in Playback Taking videos use up battery quickly Movie button not that easy to press Wifi not that useful

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

awesome product!

agree with all reviews, this camera is awesome, quality pics, fast performance, great zoom range highly recommend

usuable zoom right to 20x nice size stabilization is nice quality feel fast,fast and fast

screen hard to see in sunlight remembering to not block flash pop up with hand

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

The best quality in the compact zuperzoom.

Clear images, superzoom, stabilization mode, supermacro, stereo mic and full hd video in a stunning small factor. GPS and WIFI as good addons.

1cm macro, image quality, hd video and stereo recording, 20x crisp zoom

Small battery

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Great camera

I have been using this camera for several weeks now and love it. Cristal clear picture, natural color, super "image stablization" great Low light photos. Over all I am very happy with this wonderful camera.Over all I am very happy with this wonderful...

-Wide angle lens and optical zoom(20x)are great -Great photo and video quality for a pocket megazoom camera -Stunning display with beautiful color and resolution -Background defocus takes great portraits -Backlight Correction HDR mode works very well

-Photo review zoom in is slow to get going -Batteries are charged in-camera

Jun, 2012

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