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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 3 years before the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB850F

 HZ10W WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung HZ10W

 WB850F HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB850F

 HZ10W WB850F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers outside 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W against the WB850F.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WB850F.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
31
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (249g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (249 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung WB850F
Other name WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $599