Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX11

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 11 months prior to the NX11 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ30W scores against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W provides external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W against the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and NX11.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.