Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was announced 10 years prior to the fp which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ30W scores against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers 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 Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and fp.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will result in more detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.