Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A900
- Updated by Sony A99 II
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ30W was introduced 3 years prior to the A99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sony A99
HZ30W | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung HZ30W
A99 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A99
HZ30W | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A99.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sony SLT-A99 |
Otherwise known as | WB600 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-19 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 812 gr (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $280 | $1,998 |