Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A6100

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was released 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ30W grades against the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A6100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.