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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 12 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ30W scores versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony T900

 HZ30W T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung HZ30W

 T900 HZ30W 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony T900

 HZ30W T900 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W vs the T900.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and T900.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher HZ30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony T900
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony T900
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony T900
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Alternative name WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $300