Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S950

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was released 12 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ30W matches up against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical dimensions 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and S950.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HZ30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.