Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ30W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was brought out 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ30W scores versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W and the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ30W will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.