Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Released May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was introduced 22 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W grades against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX30V
HZ50W | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung HZ50W
HX30V | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V
HZ50W | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W vs the HX30V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX30V is 70 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-05-03 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $250 | $420 |