Samsung HZ30W vs Sony QX100

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was released 4 years before the QX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ30W grades versus the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W provides exterior dimensions 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and QX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.