Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX5

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 4 months before the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ30W scores versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W features 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ30W will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.