Sony DSC-HX30V Detail Technical Specifications
ManufacturerSony
ModelDSC-HX30V
StyleExtended Zoom
Megapixels18.2
LCD Screen3.0-inch XtraFine LCD with TruBlack technology (921K dots)
Memory Cardsoptional Memory Stick Duo (No movie recording), optional Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
ResolutionStill Image Size 16:9 : 13M(4896 x 2,752) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080) Still Image Size 4:3 : 18M(4,896 x 3,672) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
File FormatsJPEG, Video Format : AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)
Focal Length20x zoom, Still 16:9: 27.5-550mm / Still 4:3: 25-500mm / Movie 16:9: 27.5-550mm(SteadyShot Standard), 28-784mm(SteadyShot Active) / Movie 4:3: 34-680mm(SteadyShot Standard)
Shutter SpeediAuto(4" - 1/4000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/4000) / Shutter Priority(30" - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority(8" - 1/2000) / Manual(30" - 1/4000)
Aperturef 3.2-5.8
ISO/SensitivityAuto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
White Balance SettingsAuto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set / White balance shift
Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
ViewfinderOptical (0.2 type), 201K dots equivalent)
Flash ModesAuto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
Flash RangeISO Auto: Approx.0.4m to 7.1m(1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 23 feet 3 5/8 inches)(W) / Approx.1.7m to 3.9 m(5feet 7 inches to 12 feet 9 5/8 inches)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0 m(32 feet 9 3/4 inches)(W) / Approx.5.5 m(18 feet 5/8 inches)(T)
Shooting ModesHigh Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode /Anti-motion blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Advanced sports shooting
Maximum Movie ResolutionAVCHD 60i:28M PS(1,920 x 1,080/60p)/24M FX/17M FH(1,920 x 1,080/60i)/9M HQ(1,440 x 1,080/60i),MP4:12M(1,440 x 1,080/30fps)/6M(1,280 x 720/30fps)/3M VGA(640 x 480/30fps)
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second50/25 fps
Maximum Movie DurationTo capacity of memory card
Macro FocusiAuto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.170cm(5.58') to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.170cm(5.58') to Infinity)
MeteringMulti Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Image StabilizationYes, Optical SteadyShot? with 3-way Active Mode Image Stabilization
Lens ConvertersYes
Self TimerOff / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Video Out (TV Playback)Yes, Micro HDMI
Computer ConnectionYes, Wifi Wireless, Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB(USB2.0)
BatteriesLITHIUM ION NP-BG1 3.6V
Dimensions4 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" (106.6 x 61.9 x 34.6mm)
Weight7.7oz (221g)
Additional InformationBurst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 18.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)
Release DateFebruary 29, 2012
Sony announces five new "H-Series" Cyber-shot SuperZoom cameras - the DSC-HX200V, DSC-HX30V, DSC-HX20V, DSC-HX10V and DSC-H90. The HX200V (30x zoom), HX30V (20x zoom), HX20V (20x zoom) and HX10V (16x zoom) all have a new Sony 18.2 Megapixels Exmor R CMOS sensor featuring fast AutoFocus speeds of approximately 0.13 seconds in daylight and 0.21 seconds in low-light shooting situations. It features Clear Image Zoom digital zoom technology, which boosts optical zoom to 2x virtual capabilities while maintaining full resolution. These new models has Optical Steady Shot to reduce any blurring caused by camera shake during shooting.

The HX200V features Extra High Sensitivity technology which enhances low-light shooting capabilities. It comes with a 3.0-inch 921k dot resolution tilting LCD screen and supports Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (3 way shake cancelling). there's an embedded GPS functionality as well as the Photo Creativity interface and 9 Picture Effect options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video. The DSC-HX200V is available in black this March for $480.