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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 11 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ30W grades versus the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL320

 HZ30W TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL320 HZ30W 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL320

 HZ30W TL320 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the TL320.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and TL320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger HZ30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung TL320
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL320
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL320
Alternative name WB600 WB1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) -
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $380