Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A450

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A450, one being 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 A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured within a month of the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ30W scores versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A450.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A450 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.