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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 8 months prior to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ10W scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung HZ30W

 HZ10W HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung HZ10W

 HZ30W HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung HZ30W

 HZ10W HZ30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W compared to the HZ30W.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and HZ30W.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
31
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as WB500 WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $280