Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured 4 years before the HX30V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL820 scores vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 against the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and HX30V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.