Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was launched 4 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ30W grades vs the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W vs the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.