Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6500

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was brought out 8 years before the A6500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ10W grades against the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A6500 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.