Olympus E-400 vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-400 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-400 matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-400 versus the HZ30W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and HZ30W is 77 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ30W will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.