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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was brought out 8 years earlier than the A99 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ10W grades vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A99 II

 HZ10W A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung HZ10W

 A99 II HZ10W 
ReleasedSeptember 2016May 2009Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A99 II

 HZ10W A99 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides 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) whilst the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W against the A99 II.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A99 II is 90 and 57 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will resolve more detail having its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
31
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
86
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony A99 II
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249g)
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A99 II
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha A99 II
Also called WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-05-14 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 849 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photos
Style of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch cost $300 $3,198