Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A77 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ30W scores versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W versus the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and A77.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HZ30W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.