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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ30W grades vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony NEX-5T

 HZ30W NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung HZ30W

 NEX-5T HZ30W 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5T

 HZ30W NEX-5T 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior 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 NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W against the NEX-5T.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
69
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
77
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung HZ30WSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also referred to as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-19 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $400