Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was brought out 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.