Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
(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- Superseded the Sony A700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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A77
HZ30W | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung HZ30W
A77 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A77
HZ30W | A77 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |