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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 13 months after the SL102 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ30W scores against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung SL102

 HZ30W SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung HZ30W

 SL102 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL102

 HZ30W SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W versus the SL102.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and SL102.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ30W to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger HZ30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung SL102
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL102
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung SL102
Also called WB600 ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $130