Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX120 IS and 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 SX120 IS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX120 IS was brought out 5 months before the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX120 IS
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ30W
| SX120 IS | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS and the HZ30W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and HZ30W is 87 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and HZ30W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also Known as | - | WB600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 285 gr (0.63 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $249 | $280 |