Canon N Facebook ready vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready has external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer N Facebook ready will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.