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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured about the same time to the W370 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ30W grades vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W370

 HZ30W W370 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W370 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W370

 HZ30W W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W against the W370.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W370.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony W370
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W370
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $230