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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was brought out 11 months prior to the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W grades versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX10

 HZ30W WX10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WX10 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX10

 HZ30W WX10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers 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) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W and the WX10.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and WX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX10
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
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
Cost at launch $280 $200