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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ30W grades versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W610

 HZ30W W610 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W610 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W610

 HZ30W W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W versus the W610.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W610.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W610 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony W610
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W610
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Alternative name WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
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 function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $200