Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was released 4 years prior to the RX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ10W grades vs the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W compared to the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and RX100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.