Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX30V

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 12 months after the HX30V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and HX30V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.