Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7R II

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ30W scores versus the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has got physical dimensions 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 Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A7R II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will give you more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.