Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ30W was announced 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ30W grades versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB150F
HZ30W | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung HZ30W
WB150F | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB150F
HZ30W | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W vs the WB150F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WB150F.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung WB150F |
Also called | WB600 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-19 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $280 | $230 |