Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX30V

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 22 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W grades against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W vs the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX30V is 70 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.