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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 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
  • Also Known as WB600
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was released within a month of the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ30W scores vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W330

 HZ30W W330 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W330 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W330

 HZ30W W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has got external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W against the W330.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W330.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W330
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $170