Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The HZ10W was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ10W scores versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB30F
HZ10W | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung HZ10W
WB30F | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB30F
HZ10W | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides physical dimensions 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W versus the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WB30F.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB30F |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $180 |