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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ30W scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB50F

 HZ30W WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB50F HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB50F

 HZ30W WB50F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the WB50F.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and WB50F.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung WB50F
Other name WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $180