Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ30W
| W570 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W570
| HZ30W | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |
