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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 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
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was released 11 months before the W570 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W570

 HZ30W W570 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W570 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W570

 HZ30W W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has got physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W versus the W570.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony W570
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony W570
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sony W570
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W570
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also Known as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.54 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $159