Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HZ30W was brought out within a month of the TL205 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ30W grades against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL205
HZ30W | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ30W
TL205 | HZ30W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL205
HZ30W | TL205 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior measurements 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 TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W compared to the TL205.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and TL205.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL205 |
Also called as | WB600 | PL100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.54 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $180 |