Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung SL820

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.