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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was introduced 18 months after the A700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A700

 HZ10W A700 
AnnouncedMay 2009December 2007More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A700 HZ10W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A700

 HZ10W A700 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W and the A700.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A700.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A700 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent HZ10W should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony A700
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A700
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Alternative name WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-05-14 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $300 $1,000