Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was released 6 years before the RX100 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ10W grades vs the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W against the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will show more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.