Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 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
- Additionally Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was manufactured very close to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ30W matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W320
HZ30W | W320 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ30W
W320 | HZ30W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W320
HZ30W | W320 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has got external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W versus the W320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and W320.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Also called as | WB600 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $269 |