Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A560

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly close but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was brought out 7 months earlier than the A560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W scores vs the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W features exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W vs the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A560 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A560.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A560 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.