Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1R II

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was launched 6 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ30W grades against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ30W against the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and RX1R II.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.