Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The HZ10W was brought out 20 months earlier than the SH100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ10W scores against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SH100
HZ10W | SH100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung HZ10W
SH100 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SH100
HZ10W | SH100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W against the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and SH100.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SH100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung SH100 |
Also called as | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-04 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4230 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $200 |