Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX30
HZ30W | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ30W
TX30 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30
HZ30W | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |