Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST6500

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 20 months prior to the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W and the ST6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and ST6500.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.