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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 4 months prior to the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W grades vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung HZ35W

 HZ30W HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung HZ30W

 HZ35W HZ30W 
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung HZ35W

 HZ30W HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the HZ35W.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and HZ35W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung HZ35W
Other name WB600 WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $300