Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W830

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was launched 5 years prior to the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ30W grades against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W enjoys physical 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W vs the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and W830.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.