Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W290

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 3 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ10W scores vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside measurements 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W compared to the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and W290.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W290 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.