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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was manufactured 20 months prior to the PL120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung PL120

 HZ10W PL120 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung HZ10W

 PL120 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung PL120

 HZ10W PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W and the PL120.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and PL120.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Samsung PL120 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (249 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (249 grams)
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung PL120
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung PL120
Also referred to as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots 1 -
Price at launch $300 $150