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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ30W 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HZ30W Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the HZ30W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
36
fairly wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $550 $280