Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was launched 3 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W matches up versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.