Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A65

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 22 months before the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ30W scores versus the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has got physical 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W and the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A65.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.