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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ30W matches up against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TF1

 HZ30W TF1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TF1 HZ30W 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TF1

 HZ30W TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W against the TF1.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TF1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony TF1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than others (152g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (152g)
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony TF1
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony TF1
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $266