Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(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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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX220
| HZ30W | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |
