Samsung HZ30W vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was unveiled 4 years before the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ30W scores against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W against the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.