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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was launched 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ30W scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony H90

 HZ30W H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung HZ30W

 H90 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony H90

 HZ30W H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W against the H90.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and H90.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony H90
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony H90
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony H90
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $230