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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 12 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung SL202

 HZ30W SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung HZ30W

 SL202 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL202

 HZ30W SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W vs the SL202.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and SL202.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger HZ30W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL202
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung SL202
Also referred to as WB600 PL50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $140