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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was released 24 months earlier than the TX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ30W grades vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX200V

 HZ30W TX200V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung HZ30W

 TX200V HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX200V

 HZ30W TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ30W against the TX200V.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony TX200V
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX200V
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $500