Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was manufactured 20 months before the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ10W matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W vs the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and TX100V.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.