Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was announced 5 years before the A7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ30W scores vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W against the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A7.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will give you more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.