Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A68

Below, we are matching up the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was introduced 6 years before the A68 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up vs the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W features outside dimensions 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ30W compared to the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and A68.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind in sensor technology.