Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530

Below is a extended review of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was manufactured 11 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ30W matches up vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W versus the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W530.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.