Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A850

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was introduced 2 months prior to the A850 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ30W grades against the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W and Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ30W versus the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and A850.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.