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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 18 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ30W scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony HX9V

 HZ30W HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung HZ30W

 HX9V HZ30W 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX9V

 HZ30W HX9V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W offers physical measurements 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the HX9V.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and HX9V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX9V
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 model 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $328