Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-11 was announced 19 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-11 grades vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung HZ30W
SZ-11 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SZ-11
HZ30W | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ30W
SZ-11 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the HZ30W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also Known as | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $253 | $280 |