Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7S III

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7S III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively similar but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was introduced 11 years earlier than the A7S III and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ30W grades versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W vs the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A7S III is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A7S III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HZ30W uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.