Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung ST93

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 15 months prior to the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ30W matches up versus the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer 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) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W vs the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and ST93.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.