Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ30W matches up vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W provides physical 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W and the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and HX10V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.