Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W730

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W against the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and W730.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.