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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 3 years before the WB30F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up vs the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB30F

 HZ25W WB30F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB30F HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB30F

 HZ25W WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the WB30F.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WB30F is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WB30F.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung WB30F
Also Known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $180