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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm XF1 HZ10W 
RevealedSeptember 2012May 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm XF1

 HZ10W Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm XF1 HZ10W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the HZ10W.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and HZ10W.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
30
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (249g)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XF1 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $300