Samsung HZ30W vs Sony a5000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 5 years before the a5000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W features outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W against the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a5000 will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.