Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 5 years before the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ10W grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W features physical 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W vs the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.