Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung WB850F

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ30W scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical measurements 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W against the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WB850F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.