Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST30

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was introduced 12 months earlier than the ST30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ30W grades versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has physical measurements 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 ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W compared to the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and ST30.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind in sensor innovation.