Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 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
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ30W was brought out 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ30W scores versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX1
HZ30W | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ30W
TX1 | HZ30W | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX1
HZ30W | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has got exterior 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W and the TX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Also called | WB600 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-19 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 grams (0.54 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $350 |