Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-C3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W grades vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys exterior 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 NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.