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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HZ30W Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ30W

 Galaxy Camera HZ30W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the HZ30W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung HZ30W
Also called Wi-Fi WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $280