Compare Samsung HZ30W with Olympus SH-50

Samsung HZ30W with Olympus SH-50 Comparison

Samsung HZ30W and Olympus SH-50 Main Features

January, 2010

January, 2013

12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-360 mm (15x) F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens

25-600 mm (24x) F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens

80 - 3200 ISO

125 - 6400 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

12.0 fps continuous shooting

1280 x 720 video resolution

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

107 x 61 x 28 mm, 245g.

112 x 63 x 42 mm, 269g.

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Olympus SH-50 with Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's compare Samsung HZ30W with Olympus SH-50. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Samsung HZ30W was released in 2010, and Olympus SH-50 in 2013. SH-50 is newer, which is a plus. HZ30W 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of HZ30W is greater than that of SH-50. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (SH-50), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Olympus SH-50, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Samsung HZ30W has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	HZ30W	SH-50
Brand	Samsung	Olympus
Model	HZ30W	SH-50
Announced	January, 2010	January, 2013
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	3	5
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Resolution	230k pixels	460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	0	0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/16 sec	1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	n/a fps	12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00	4.00
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP	16 MP
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	3200	6400
Min Native ISO	80	125
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	None
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	0 shots	0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model	SLB-11A	SLB-10A
Physical
Weight	245 g	269 g
Physical Dimensions	107 x 61 x 28 mm	112 x 63 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly