Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ10W matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.