Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W scores against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W and the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.