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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ30W matches up vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W710

 HZ30W W710 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W710 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W710

 HZ30W W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W against the W710.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W710.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony W710
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W710
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style 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 feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $90