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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Other Name is WB600
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 12 months prior to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ30W scores against the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung ST95

 HZ30W ST95 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ST95 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST95

 HZ30W ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ30W compared to the ST95.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and ST95.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung ST95
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST95
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung ST95
Other name WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-19 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $145