Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W220
HZ30W | W220 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ30W
W220 | HZ30W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W220
HZ30W | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |