Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 7 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ30W scores versus the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical 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) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and RX100 V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.