Kodak AZ255 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung HZ30W has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the AZ255 and HZ30W sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Kodak AZ255 and Samsung HZ30W Cameras
Kodak AZ255 and Samsung HZ30W have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Samsung HZ30W has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Kodak AZ255, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Kodak AZ255
or the
Samsung HZ30W ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(1/2.3 versus 1/2.3-inch),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
