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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very similar but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was introduced 2 years after the A700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ30W matches up against the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A700

 HZ30W A700 
LaunchedJanuary 2010December 2007More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A700 HZ30W 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A700

 HZ30W A700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has got 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) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W vs the A700.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and A700 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and A700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The HZ30W provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The newer HZ30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Sony A700 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Sony A700 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
49
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony A700
 Samsung HZ30WSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also called WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-19 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data 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 245g (0.54 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $280 $1,000