Samsung HZ30W vs Sony H200

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 4 years before the H200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ30W grades against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W and the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and H200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.