Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma Quattro H

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) have different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 7 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ30W scores against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W against the Quattro H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and Quattro H is 91 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and Quattro H.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro H will offer extra detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor tech.