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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was revealed 12 years before the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sigma fp L

 HZ30W fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung HZ30W

 fp L HZ30W 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2010Fresher by 136 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma fp L

 HZ30W fp L 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions 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 Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the fp L.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
89
focusing manually
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
weather sealing
includes touch focus
great MP (61 megapixels)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
38
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma fp L
 Samsung HZ30WSigma fp L
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ30W Sigma fp L
Alternative name WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-19 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $2,499