Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was announced 4 years before the RX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ10W grades against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys 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) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W and the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and RX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.