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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 19 months before the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung MV800

 HZ30W MV800 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung HZ30W

 MV800 HZ30W 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung MV800

 HZ30W MV800 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W vs the MV800.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and MV800.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung MV800
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung MV800
Alternative name WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $499