Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX7
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX7 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ30W was released about the same time to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ30W matches up versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony TX7
| HZ30W | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ30W
| TX7 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX7
| HZ30W | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W and the TX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and TX7.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Otherwise known as | WB600 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Max 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 | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $300 |