Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ30W was manufactured 5 months prior to the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ30W matches up versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL500
HZ30W | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung HZ30W
TL500 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL500
HZ30W | TL500 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides 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 TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W against the TL500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TL500.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung HZ30W will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL500 |
Alternative name | WB600 | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-19 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 386 grams (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-11A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $527 |