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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched around the same time to the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ30W matches up against the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung ST80

 HZ30W ST80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ST80 HZ30W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST80

 HZ30W ST80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W vs the ST80.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and ST80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST80
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung ST80
Also referred to as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-19 2010-01-06
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $249