Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550 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
- Alternative Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was revealed 18 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ30W grades vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W550
| HZ30W | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung HZ30W
| W550 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W550
| HZ30W | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the W550.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W550.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Also referred to as | WB600 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-19 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | 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 rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | - |
| Cost at release | $280 | $119 |