Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W320

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured very close to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ30W matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W has got external measurements 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W versus the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and W320.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.