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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 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 referred to as WB500
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HZ10W was introduced 3 months prior to the A380 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ10W scores against the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A380

 HZ10W A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A380 HZ10W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A380

 HZ10W A380 
IntroducedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W provides exterior 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A380.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and A380.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A380 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony A380
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony A380 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony A380 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A380
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also called as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-05-14 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $899