Samsung HZ30W vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ30W and Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 5 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W scores vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W comes with 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W against the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and a3500.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.