Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A450

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 7 months earlier than the A450 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ10W grades versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and A450.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A450 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.