Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was released 4 years before the A99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W features physical measurements 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 A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W against the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and A99.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.