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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • Renewed by Sony A77 II
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A77 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ30W scores versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A77

 HZ30W A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A77 HZ30W 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A77

 HZ30W A77 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the A77.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A77.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Sony A77 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
Sony A77 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Sony A77
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sony A77
 Samsung HZ30WSony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sony SLT-A77
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-19 2011-10-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 732 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $900