Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A580

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A580 (16MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was revealed 24 months prior to the A580 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ10W matches up versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys physical 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and A580.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A580 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.