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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 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
  • Other Name is WB600
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 5 years before the WX220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ30W scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX220

 HZ30W WX220 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WX220 HZ30W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX220

 HZ30W WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W offers exterior 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W and the WX220.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX220
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also called WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $198