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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX150

 HZ30W WX150 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WX150 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX150

 HZ30W WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sony WX150
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX150
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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