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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HZ30W Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ30W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the HZ30W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
73
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
37
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than average (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $280