Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 24 months later than the HZ30W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ30W.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.