Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010
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Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A450, one being 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 A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ30W was manufactured within a month of the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ30W scores versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A450
| HZ30W | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung HZ30W
| A450 | HZ30W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A450
| HZ30W | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A450.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A450.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A450 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Also Known as | WB600 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $280 | $1,241 |