Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX99

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was revealed 10 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ10W grades against the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has got physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and HX99.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.