Nikon A vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the A (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A was announced 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A comes with external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon A and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A and the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon A will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.