Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was released 5 years prior to the A7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W grades against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outside measurements 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 Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W and the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.