Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A350

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was announced 20 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ30W matches up versus the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers exterior 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) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A350.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A350 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger HZ30W will have an advantage in sensor innovation.