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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony RX100 VI

 HZ30W RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung HZ30W

 RX100 VI HZ30W 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2010More recent by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper 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 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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