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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was introduced 8 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A7R III

 HZ30W A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung HZ30W

 A7R III HZ30W 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2010Fresher by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7R III

 HZ30W A7R III 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W and the A7R III.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and A7R III is 91 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A7R III.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R III will give you more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
manual focus
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
Sony A7R III Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery power (650 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7R III
 Samsung HZ30WSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Alpha A7R III
Also called as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-19 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $280 $2,800