Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530 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
- Alternate Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a extended review of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was manufactured 11 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ30W matches up vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W530
| HZ30W | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung HZ30W
| W530 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W530
| HZ30W | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the W530.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W530.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Also called as | WB600 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $280 | $269 |