Samsung HZ30W
Competitors

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Samsung HZ30W is also often compared to pro digicams, super zooms, ultra compacts and compacts. The Samsung HZ30W's top rivals come from Samsung (such as the WB700 and the WB750) and Sony (such as the Cybershot WX7 and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung HZ30W compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (15x vs 18x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Samsung WB700 1 year newer $178 - $215	Significant advantages of the WB700 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly smaller: Compact 99x59x22 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Thinner: 0.9" vs 1.1" Significant disadvantages of the WB700 (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the WB700 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
	Compare the WB700 vs the HZ30W
Samsung WB750 1 year newer $262 - $375	Significant advantages of the WB750 (vs the HZ30W) Records high-speed movies: 440 fps vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the WB750 (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the WB750 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
	Compare the WB750 vs the HZ30W
Samsung HZ35W similar age	Significant advantages of the HZ35W (vs the HZ30W) Has a GPS Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significant disadvantages of the HZ35W (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the HZ35W and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
	Compare the HZ35W vs the HZ30W
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 2 years newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the HZ30W) Has a GPS Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 15x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the ZS20 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 1 year newer $239 - $307	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the HZ30W) Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the HZ30W) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the SX230 HS and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Samsung HZ30W
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS 1 year newer $281 - $366	Significant advantages of the SX220 HS (vs the HZ30W) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the SX220 HS (vs the HZ30W) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the SX220 HS and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Samsung HZ30W

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung HZ30W compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (15x vs 3.8x) and has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.2 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the HZ30W) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.2 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the S100 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Thin: 1.1" vs 1.1"
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Canon PowerShot G12 7 months newer $370 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the HZ30W) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0" Heavier: 401 g vs 245 g common strengths of the G12 and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 5 months newer $359	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the HZ30W) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.2 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the HZ30W) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Samsung HZ30W

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung HZ30W compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), is significantly smaller (compact 107x61x28 mm vs prosumer size 114x83x99 mm), is thinner (1.1" vs 3.9") and is significantly lighter (245 g vs 481 g).

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (15x vs 26x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Nikon Coolpix P100 similar age	Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly more zoom: 26.1x vs 15x Has a flip-out screen Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the HZ30W) Much larger: Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1.1" Significantly heavier: 481 g vs 245 g common strengths of the P100 and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P100 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Kodak EashShare Z5120 2 years newer $273	Significant advantages of the Z5120 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly more zoom: 26x vs 15x Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the Z5120 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly larger: Prosumer size 116x78x76 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Significantly thicker: 3" vs 1.1" Significantly heavier: 508 g vs 245 g common strengths of the Z5120 and HZ30W Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x78x76 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Thin: 3" vs 1.1"
	Compare the Kodak EasyShare Z5120 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD similar age	Significant advantages of the S2500HD (vs the HZ30W) Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the S2500HD (vs the HZ30W) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Much thicker: 3.2" vs 1.1" common strengths of the S2500HD and HZ30W Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Very light: 337 g vs 245 g Thin: 3.2" vs 1.1"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD vs the Samsung HZ30W

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung HZ30W compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has much more zoom (15x vs 4x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 27 mm), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and slightly closer macro focusing (3 cm vs 5 cm).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.2 vs f/2.6), is significantly larger (compact 107x61x28 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x19 mm), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Sony Cyber-shot WX50 2 years newer $178 - $198	Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.2 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 15x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the WX50 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Olympus VG110 1 year newer $88	Significant advantages of the VG110 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 92x54x19 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Much lighter: 105 g vs 245 g Significantly thinner: 0.8" vs 1.1" Significant disadvantages of the VG110 (vs the HZ30W) Much less zoom: 4x vs 15x No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly worse wide angle: 27 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the VG110 and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Olympus VG-110 vs the Samsung HZ30W

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung HZ30W compared to compact competitors include: it has much more zoom (15x vs 4x), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP) and has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.2 vs f/2.6), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is significantly larger (compact 107x61x28 mm vs super compact 97x61x21 mm), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Sony Cybershot WX7 1 year newer $241 - $273	Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.2 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly smaller: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly less zoom: 5.6x vs 15x common strengths of the WX7 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs the Samsung HZ30W
Canon ELPH 100 HS 1 year newer $105 - $189	Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the HZ30W) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Significantly smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the HZ30W) Much less zoom: 4x vs 15x Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second common strengths of the 100 HS and HZ30W Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Samsung HZ30W
Samsung TL320 1 year older	Significant advantages of the TL320 (vs the HZ30W) Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significantly smaller: Super compact 97x61x21 mm vs Compact 107x61x28 mm Significantly thinner: 0.8" vs 1.1" Significant disadvantages of the TL320 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 15x common strengths of the TL320 and HZ30W Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Good image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs Lens
	Compare the TL320 vs the HZ30W
Nikon Coolpix L18 2 years older $191	Significant advantages of the L18 (vs the HZ30W) Significantly lighter: 175 g vs 245 g Significant disadvantages of the L18 (vs the HZ30W) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 24 mm Much less zoom: 3x vs 15x No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the L18 and HZ30W None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L18 vs the Samsung HZ30W