Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 3 years prior to the W620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W vs the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.