Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ10W scores vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W against the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and HX100V.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.