Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung HZ30W
HZ10W | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung HZ10W
HZ30W | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung HZ30W
HZ10W | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |