Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The HZ10W was announced 3 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ10W grades against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL30
HZ10W | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung HZ10W
SL30 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL30
HZ10W | SL30 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W and the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and SL30.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SL30 |
Also called as | WB500 | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $93 |