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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ30W grades against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony HX50V

 HZ30W HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung HZ30W

 HX50V HZ30W 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX50V

 HZ30W HX50V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has got physical measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W vs the HX50V.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and HX50V.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX50V
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-19 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $439