Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 24 months prior to the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX-20 grades versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 compared to the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HZ30W is 58 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.