Samsung HZ30W vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was brought out 19 months before the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ30W grades vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and NEX-C3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.