Canon G5 X vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G5 X versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was announced 5 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G5 X grades vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X against the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and HZ30W is 85 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and HZ30W.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G5 X will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G5 X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.