Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 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
- Launched May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ10W was revealed 14 months earlier than the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A390
HZ10W | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung HZ10W
A390 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | July 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A390
HZ10W | A390 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W vs the A390.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A390.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A390 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A390 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Also called as | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 549 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $500 |