Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.