Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB210
HZ30W | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ30W
WB210 | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210
HZ30W | WB210 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |