Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A560

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was brought out 15 months before the A560 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has exterior measurements 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W against the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A560.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A560 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.