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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W320

 HZ30W W320 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W320 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W320

 HZ30W W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony W320
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W320
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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