Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ30W matches up vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys 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) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W and the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and RX100 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 II will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.