Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX200V
HZ30W | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung HZ30W
TX200V | HZ30W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX200V
HZ30W | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |