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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 11 months prior to the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ30W matches up vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W510

 HZ30W W510 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W510 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W510

 HZ30W W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W compared to the W510.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W510.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony W510
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W510
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $99