Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 11 months before the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS versus the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.