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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was released very close to the TL350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ30W matches up versus the TL350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL350

 HZ30W TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL350 HZ30W 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL350

 HZ30W TL350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the TL350.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TL350.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung TL350
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Samsung TL350 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Samsung TL350 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL350
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL350
Alternative name WB600 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $400