Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W220

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 13 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ30W scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher HZ30W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.