Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant 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 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ30W compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.