Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A580

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was revealed 16 months prior to the A580 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ30W grades versus the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W offers external 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) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W and the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A580.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A580 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.