Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7S

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly similar but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was announced 5 years earlier than the A7S and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W scores versus the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers 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 A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A7S.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7S will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.