Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-1 matches up against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 and the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.