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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HZ10W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores against the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2012May 2009More recent by 39 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm X10

 HZ10W Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm X10 HZ10W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the HZ10W.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and HZ10W is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
31
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350g)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
60
great battery life (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm X10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X10 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $300