Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SH100

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 11 months before the SH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W versus the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and SH100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.