Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX9

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 20 months before the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ10W grades vs the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX9.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.