Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was launched 10 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ30W grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with exterior 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 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W against the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and RX100 VII.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.