Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX20

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ30W scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W and the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and TX20.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX20 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.