Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony HX90V
| HZ30W | HX90V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ30W
| HX90V | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 63 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX90V
| HZ30W | HX90V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
Compare the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX90V Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |
