Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 7 months before the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ10W matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside dimensions 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W and the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and S2000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.