Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was brought out 9 years prior to the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W matches up vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W and the A9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and A9.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will offer you more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.