Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A7c

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 11 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W against the A7c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A7c.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will produce more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.