Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7S

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was launched 5 years before the A7S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ30W scores versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ30W and the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A7S.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The HZ30W offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.