Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A6600

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A6600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 10 years prior to the A6600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W scores versus the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ30W against the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A6600 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A6600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.