Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST95

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 20 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ10W scores against the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got 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) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W compared to the ST95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and ST95.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.