Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was brought out 7 months before the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ10W matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the W330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor technology.