Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S2000
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S2000 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was revealed very close to the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ30W scores vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony S2000
| HZ30W | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung HZ30W
| S2000 | HZ30W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony S2000
| HZ30W | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W and the S2000.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and S2000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ30W to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Other name | WB600 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $225 |