Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ30W was announced 3 years before the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ30W matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX150
HZ30W | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ30W
WX150 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX150
HZ30W | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W and the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WX150.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also Known as | WB600 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $300 |