Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WXxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony WX80
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX70
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    		January
    2012    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony WX50
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    		January
    2012    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.70"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony WX30 July
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony WX10
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    		January
    2011    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Cyber-shot DSC-WX10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 922k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30.

    Sony WX50
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX80
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony WX10
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Panasonic S1H
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Olympus SH-1
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Panasonic ZS40
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Fujifilm S5 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Samsung SL620
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75"). It weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    92 mm (3.62")

    52 mm (2.05")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    60

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 58 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    73

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 73 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    46

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 a score of 46 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


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