Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ30W was brought out within a month of the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ30W scores versus the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung ST600
| HZ30W | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung HZ30W
| ST600 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST600
| HZ30W | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W versus the ST600.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and ST600.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung ST600 |
| Otherwise known as | WB600 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 gr (0.54 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $330 |