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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 6 months earlier than the PL200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung PL200

 HZ30W PL200 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 PL200 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung PL200

 HZ30W PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W against the PL200.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and PL200.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Samsung PL200 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung PL200
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung PL200
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung PL200
Also called as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 245g (0.54 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $0