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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W650

 HZ30W W650 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W650 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W650

 HZ30W W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sony W650
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W650
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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