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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 5 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W scores against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W800

 HZ30W W800 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ30W

 W800 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W800

 HZ30W W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W vs the W800.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Sony W800
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model 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 type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $90