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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 11 months before the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony WX9

 HZ30W WX9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WX9 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX9

 HZ30W WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W vs the WX9.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WX9.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sony WX9 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX9
 Samsung HZ30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ30W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also called as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) -
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $188