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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ30W scores against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX300

 HZ30W WX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WX300 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX300

 HZ30W WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W against the WX300.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX300
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-19 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
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 speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $330