Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W
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45 Features
36 Overall
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![Samsung GX-1S front Samsung GX-1S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-GX-1S/Samsung-GX-1S-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ30W front Samsung HZ30W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ30W/Samsung-HZ30W-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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The GX-1S was launched 5 years before the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung HZ30W
GX-1S | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung GX-1S
HZ30W | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ30W
GX-1S | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the HZ30W.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HZ30W is 68 and 91 respectively.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HZ30W.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung HZ30W will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called as | - | WB600 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2006-01-16 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605 gr (1.33 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $850 | $280 |