Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was launched 11 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ10W grades against the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides 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) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W and the A9 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.