Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was released 7 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ30W grades against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ30W vs the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and RX10 III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind in sensor tech.