Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ30W matches up against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W against the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NX1100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.