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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 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 A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was introduced 11 months before the A850 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ10W scores vs the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A850

 HZ10W A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A850 HZ10W 
AnnouncedApril 2010May 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A850

 HZ10W A850 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W and the A850.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and A850.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will give extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
Sony A850 Portrait photography highlights
31
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
has manual focus
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Sony A850 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony A850 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
environment sealing
high resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
Sony A850 Landscape photography features
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sony A850 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A850
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Also called WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-04-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
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) -
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $300 $0