Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 3 years before the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ30W matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W offers 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ30W and the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and WX150.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.