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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A500 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Successor is Sony A560
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On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was unveiled 5 months after the A500 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ30W grades versus the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A500
| HZ30W | A500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung HZ30W
| A500 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A500
| HZ30W | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the A500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The HZ30W has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Also called as | WB600 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-01-19 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 gr (0.54 lbs) | 630 gr (1.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $638 |