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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 7 months earlier than the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W matches up versus the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung ST100

 HZ10W ST100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 ST100 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST100

 HZ10W ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W vs the ST100.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and ST100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST100
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung ST100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung ST100
Also Known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $250