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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ30W grades vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB30F

 HZ30W WB30F 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB30F HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB30F

 HZ30W WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W and the WB30F.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung WB30F
Otherwise known as WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 245g (0.54 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $180