Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A550

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly similar but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 2 months later than the A550 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ30W grades versus the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has external 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 A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W against the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A550 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A550.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A550 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.