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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 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 Known as WB600
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was brought out 13 months later than the TL100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W scores vs the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL100

 HZ30W TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL100 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL100

 HZ30W TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W offers external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W vs the TL100.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and TL100.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent HZ30W should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL100
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL100
Also referred to as WB600 ST50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $22