Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ30W scores vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W versus the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and HX30V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.