Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W810

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was unveiled 5 years before the W810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ30W matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has exterior 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W against the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and W810.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.