Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was released 8 years before the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ30W grades against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W vs the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and HX350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.