Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is relatively close but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was brought out very close to the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ10W scores against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W against the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and HX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung HZ10W will render more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.