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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony HX30V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX30V

 HZ50W HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung HZ50W

 HX30V HZ50W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2010More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V

 HZ50W HX30V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX30V is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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