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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ30W and Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 11 months prior to the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ30W scores against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony H70

 HZ30W H70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung HZ30W

 H70 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony H70

 HZ30W H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W versus the H70.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and H70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony H70
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $199