Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX10

Following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was brought out 5 years before the RX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ10W grades versus the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W against the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and RX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.