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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony HX90V

 HZ30W HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ30W

 HX90V HZ30W 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX90V

 HZ30W HX90V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W features external 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) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W and the HX90V.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX90V
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also Known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $440