Samsung HZ30W vs Sony QX1

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was released 5 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ30W grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W vs the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.