Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.