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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB600
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured very close to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ30W scores against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX5

 HZ30W TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TX5 HZ30W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX5

 HZ30W TX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W compared to the TX5.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sony TX5
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proof
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX5
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also referred to as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-19 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $239