Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |