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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ30W grades versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HZ30W WX350 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 WX350 HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HZ30W WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ30W vs the WX350.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and WX350.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
42
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Sony WX350
63
 lighter than competitors (245g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
30
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX350
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-19 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $270