Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX99

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was announced 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ30W matches up vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W versus the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.