Canon S100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look closer at the Canon S100 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S100 was manufactured 24 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 matches up vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon S100 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The S100 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more modern S100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.