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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 12 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ30W grades versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung SL820

 HZ30W SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung HZ30W

 SL820 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL820

 HZ30W SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W vs the SL820.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and SL820.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer HZ30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL820
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung SL820
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung SL820
Also Known as WB600 IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-19 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $280