Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX7V

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 18 months earlier than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ30W grades versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W and the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and HX7V.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX7V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.