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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7R which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ10W matches up against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A7R

 HZ10W A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung HZ10W

 A7R HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A7R

 HZ10W A7R 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W features 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 Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W and the A7R.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A7R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will offer you greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
has manual focus
great MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (249 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (465g)
weather proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (249g)
36
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A7R
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha A7R
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-14 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $1,898