Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W230

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 12 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ30W grades versus the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys 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) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W230.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger HZ30W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.