Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 15 months later than the SL30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W matches up vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W against the SL30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and SL30 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger HZ50W provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.