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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ10W was revealed 7 months prior to the ST600 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HZ10W matches up vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung ST600

 HZ10W ST600 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung HZ10W

 ST600 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST600

 HZ10W ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W has got 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) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the ST600.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and ST600.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Samsung ST600 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST600
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung ST600
Also referred to as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 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
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $330