Samsung HZ30W vs Sony T99

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 5 months earlier than the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ30W matches up vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W against the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.