Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ10W grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has outside 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W against the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and HX400V.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.