Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R II

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was introduced 7 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and RX1R II.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will give extra detail using its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.