Samsung HZ30W vs Sony QX30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was introduced 5 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ30W scores against the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W offers external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W compared to the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and QX30.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX30 to give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.