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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 12 months after the SL620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ30W scores against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung SL620

 HZ30W SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung HZ30W

 SL620 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL620

 HZ30W SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got physical measurements 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 SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W against the SL620.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and SL620.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger HZ30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung SL620
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Samsung SL620 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL620
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung SL620
Also called as WB600 PL65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $200