Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX55
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX55 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
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was announced 18 months before the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ30W matches up vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX55
| HZ30W | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung HZ30W
| TX55 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display size | 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 TX55
| HZ30W | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W offers 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W vs the TX55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TX55.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Also called as | WB600 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-19 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $350 |