Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R III

Below is a complete review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was introduced 9 years before the A7R III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W scores against the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A7R III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and A7R III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail using its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.