Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony WX9
| HZ30W | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sony 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 |