Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ30W

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have an edge in sensor tech.