Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 10 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W provides external measurements 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 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.