Debating on two sony cameras - help please!

athlete010688 · Jul 2, 2012

I am looking to purchase a point and shoot camera, and I have narrowed it down to two different sony cameras. I have it narrowed down to the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX200V or the Sony CYbershot DSC-HX30V I am torn on which one to get. I've compared the two, and they appear to be basically the exact same camera minus a couple of different specs. Does anyone have any pros/cons with either one of these two cameras?

The main uses for my camera will be to take everyday pictures. I need a camera that is good for vacations, holidays, and for when we have kids. I think it would be cool to be able to take our children to some park or some location and get pictures of them. I know the 30V is smaller than the 200V, and I've never had a bigger camera before. I'm not sure if it'll be more of a pain to carry around than the compact 30V or not. What are opinions on that?

Thanks so much!

gsgary · Jul 2, 2012

If i was getting a point and shoot it would be the Panasonic Lumix LX5

cgipson1 · Jul 2, 2012

+1 on what Gary said above! Far better camera!

skieur · Aug 15, 2012

The Sony HX30V has a very long zoom reach for its telephoto, as well as panorama mode, built in HDR, and fast frames per second. It would be a good, flexible small camera to have, even as a backup to a larger camera that you might buy later.

skieur

DiskoJoe · Aug 15, 2012

athlete010688 said:
I am looking to purchase a point and shoot camera, and I have narrowed it down to two different sony cameras. I have it narrowed down to the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX200V or the Sony CYbershot DSC-HX30V I am torn on which one to get. I've compared the two, and they appear to be basically the exact same camera minus a couple of different specs. Does anyone have any pros/cons with either one of these two cameras?

The main uses for my camera will be to take everyday pictures. I need a camera that is good for vacations, holidays, and for when we have kids. I think it would be cool to be able to take our children to some park or some location and get pictures of them. I know the 30V is smaller than the 200V, and I've never had a bigger camera before. I'm not sure if it'll be more of a pain to carry around than the compact 30V or not. What are opinions on that?

Thanks so much!

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Julian Gang · Jun 30, 2020

athlete010688 said:
I am looking to purchase a point and shoot camera, and I have narrowed it down to two different sony cameras. I have it narrowed down to the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX200V or the Sony CYbershot DSC-HX30V I am torn on which one to get. I've compared the two, and they appear to be basically the exact same camera minus a couple of different specs. Does anyone have any pros/cons with either one of these two cameras?

The main uses for my camera will be to take everyday pictures. I need a camera that is good for vacations, holidays, and for when we have kids. I think it would be cool to be able to take our children to some park or some location and get pictures of them. I know the 30V is smaller than the 200V, and I've never had a bigger camera before. I'm not sure if it'll be more of a pain to carry around than the compact 30V or not. What are opinions on that?

Thanks so much!

I have a Sony DSC-HX400v that I love, so that would be my purchase...Julian

Mike Drone · Jun 30, 2020

Debating on two Sony cameras... I can't afford one camera. On a more serious note, I still carry a Sony Cybershot DSC-P32 3.2 megapixel because my point and shoot is not usually for serious business, unless it is. =]

snowbear · Jun 30, 2020

Julian Gang said:
athlete010688 said:

I am looking to purchase a point and shoot camera, and I have narrowed it down to two different sony cameras. I have it narrowed down to the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX200V or the Sony CYbershot DSC-HX30V I am torn on which one to get. I've compared the two, and they appear to be basically the exact same camera minus a couple of different specs. Does anyone have any pros/cons with either one of these two cameras?

The main uses for my camera will be to take everyday pictures. I need a camera that is good for vacations, holidays, and for when we have kids. I think it would be cool to be able to take our children to some park or some location and get pictures of them. I know the 30V is smaller than the 200V, and I've never had a bigger camera before. I'm not sure if it'll be more of a pain to carry around than the compact 30V or not. What are opinions on that?

Thanks so much!

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I have a Sony DSC-HX400v that I love, so that would be my purchase...Julian

Mike Drone said:
Debating on two Sony cameras... I can't afford one camera. On a more serious note, I still carry a Sony Cybershot DSC-P32 3.2 megapixel because my point and shoot is not usually for serious business, unless it is. =]

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