Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 13 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-110 matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements 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 VG-110 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and HZ30W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern VG-110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.