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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB250F

 HZ30W WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB250F HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB250F

 HZ30W WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB250F
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