Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Replacement is Sony A6000
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ30W was revealed 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ30W matches up versus the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony NEX-6
| HZ30W | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung HZ30W
| NEX-6 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-6
| HZ30W | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W and the NEX-6.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NEX-6.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Also called as | WB600 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $365 |