Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7S III

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty similar but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was introduced 12 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ10W matches up versus the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W vs the A7S III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A7S III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7S III will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.