Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55
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67 Imaging
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80 Overall
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 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
- Additionally Known as WB600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- New Model is Sony A57
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was revealed 7 months earlier than the A55 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ30W scores versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A55
HZ30W | A55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung HZ30W
A55 | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A55
HZ30W | A55 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers external measurements 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 A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A55.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A55 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A55 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony SLT-A55 |
Also referred to as | WB600 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-19 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
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 pricing | $280 | $800 |