Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was revealed 12 years before the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W provides 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) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.