Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ30W was introduced very close to the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ30W grades against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W350
HZ30W | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung HZ30W
W350 | HZ30W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W350
HZ30W | W350 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W and the W350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W350.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Also called as | WB600 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $200 |