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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was introduced very close to the A230 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ10W scores versus the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A230

 HZ10W A230 

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A230 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A230

 HZ10W A230 
ReleasedMay 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys 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 A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A230.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and A230.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The HZ10W has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony A230
31
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony A230 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
Sony A230 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony A230
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A230
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also Known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
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 SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $569