Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A390
HZ30W | A390 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung HZ30W
A390 | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390
HZ30W | A390 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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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 |