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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 13 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ30W scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W220

 HZ30W W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W220 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W220

 HZ30W W220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the W220.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher HZ30W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony W220
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony W220
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W220
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $160