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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was announced 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ30W matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung WB800F

 HZ30W WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung HZ30W

 WB800F HZ30W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB800F

 HZ30W WB800F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W and the WB800F.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WB800F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung WB800F
Also called WB600 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $300