Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W matches up vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W compared to the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX100 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.