Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was launched 5 years before the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HZ30W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung HZ30W will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.