Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was released 6 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a large 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 RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ30W grades versus the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.