Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was introduced 5 years before the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W vs the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.