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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A200

 HZ10W A200 
RevealedMay 2009July 2008More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A200 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A200

 HZ10W A200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony A200 Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
46
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A200
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha DSLR-A200
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