Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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66 Imaging
49 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- New Model is Sony A230
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ10W was released 11 months after the A200 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ10W grades vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A200
HZ10W | A200 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | July 2008 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung HZ10W
A200 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A200
HZ10W | A200 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W and the A200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A200.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The HZ10W includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The newer HZ10W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Also called as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
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 distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 572g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $100 |