Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ30W matches up against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W vs the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and RX1R.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.