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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 XZ-10 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus XZ-10

 HZ10W XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W

 XZ-10 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 against the HZ10W.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
35
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $300