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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W350

 HZ30W W350 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W350 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W350

 HZ30W W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W350
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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