Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S90 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was unveiled 3 months later than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S90 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 vs the HZ30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and HZ30W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.