Samsung HZ10W vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was introduced 12 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ10W grades versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W features external measurements 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W against the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.