Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65
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![Samsung HZ10W front Samsung HZ10W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ10W/Samsung-HZ10W-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST65 front Samsung ST65 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST65/Samsung-ST65-front.jpg)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 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 Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The HZ10W was revealed 20 months earlier than the ST65 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ10W matches up against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung ST65
HZ10W | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung HZ10W
ST65 | HZ10W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65
HZ10W | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W and the ST65.
![Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 size comparison Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ10W-vs-Samsung-ST65-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.
![Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ10W-vs-Samsung-ST65-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and ST65.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-HZ10W-vs-Samsung-ST65-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ10W-vs-Samsung-ST65-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung ST65 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung ST65 |
Otherwise known as | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-19 |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
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 | ||
White balance 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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 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 | $130 |