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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled very close to the TL210 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ30W scores versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL210

 HZ30W TL210 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL210 HZ30W 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL210

 HZ30W TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the TL210.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TL210.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL210
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL210
Also called WB600 PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical 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 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 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $230