Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL30

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.