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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 6 months before the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ30W grades against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A390

 HZ30W A390 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A390 HZ30W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390

 HZ30W A390 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W and the A390.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and A390.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A390 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony A390 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Sony A390 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony A390
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390
 Samsung HZ30WSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also Known as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-19 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $500