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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 18 months before the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ30W matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB210

 HZ30W WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB210 HZ30W 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210

 HZ30W WB210 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W features physical 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W vs the WB210.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung WB210
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung WB210
Also Known as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $279