Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon S200 versus Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was released 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 grades vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 and the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and HZ30W.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.