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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB30F

 HZ10W WB30F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung HZ10W

 WB30F HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB30F

 HZ10W WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung WB30F
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