Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was revealed 14 months earlier than the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W vs the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A390.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A390 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.