Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W
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35 Features
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
(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
- Additionally Known as WB600
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ15W was released 11 months before the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ15W scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung HZ30W
| HZ15W | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung HZ15W
| HZ30W | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung HZ30W
| HZ15W | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W against the HZ30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and HZ30W.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also Known as | WB550 | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 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 | ||
| 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 (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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $330 | $280 |
