Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ30W grades vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W offers external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ30W and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and HX20V.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.