Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W620
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W620 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
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Here, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ30W was revealed 24 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ30W matches up versus the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W620
| HZ30W | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ30W
| W620 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W620
| HZ30W | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W compared to the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and W620.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W620 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Alternate name | WB600 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 245g (0.54 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 220 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $102 |
