Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ30W was released 24 months before the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ30W grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W650
HZ30W | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ30W
W650 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W650
HZ30W | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W vs the W650.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W650.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W650 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Otherwise known as | WB600 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 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 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $140 |