Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W550

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was revealed 18 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ30W grades vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W compared to the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and W550.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.