Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ30W grades against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W compared to the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and RX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.