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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 7 months before the ST80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W scores vs the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung ST80

 HZ10W ST80 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung HZ10W

 ST80 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST80

 HZ10W ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers external measurements 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 ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the ST80.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and ST80.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST80
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung ST80
Also Known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $249