Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ30W was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony RX100 VI
HZ30W | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung HZ30W
RX100 VI | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | January 2010 | More recent by 101 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI
HZ30W | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W compared to the RX100 VI.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and RX100 VI.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Also called as | WB600 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $1,198 |