Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ30W

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.