Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years before the WB250F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ30W matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB250F
HZ30W | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung HZ30W
WB250F | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB250F
HZ30W | WB250F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W and the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and WB250F.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung WB250F |
Also called | WB600 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $250 |