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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Samsung SH100
(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
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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").

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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.

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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 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SH100

 HZ10W SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SH100
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung 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