Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX350

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 5 years before the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ10W grades versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has physical 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W against the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and WX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.