Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony W800
| HZ30W | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ30W
| W800 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W800
| HZ30W | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |
