Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A390

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 6 months before the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ30W grades against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W and the A390.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and A390.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A390 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.