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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced within a month of the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ30W grades against the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung ST100

 HZ30W ST100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ST100 HZ30W 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST100

 HZ30W ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the ST100.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and ST100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung ST100
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST100
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung ST100
Also called WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $250