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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Samsung TL205
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL205

 HZ30W TL205 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL205 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL205

 HZ30W TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL205
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL205
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