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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB2200F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ30W matches up against the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB2200F

 HZ30W WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB2200F HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB2200F

 HZ30W WB2200F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W compared to the WB2200F.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and WB2200F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung WB2200F
Also Known as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $599