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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years before the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W scores against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX30

 HZ30W TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TX30 HZ30W 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30

 HZ30W TX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W against the TX30.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sony TX30
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 245g (0.54 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $230