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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was launched 11 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ10W grades against the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A9 II

 HZ10W A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung HZ10W

 A9 II HZ10W 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2009Newer by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II

 HZ10W A9 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W and the A9 II.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
Sony A9 II Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 II Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery power (690 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 II Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 II Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A9 II
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also Known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-14 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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
Battery life - 690 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $300 $4,498