Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W810

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 5 years before the W810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W scores against the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about 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") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W versus the W810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and W810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W810 to render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.