Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ10W was released 4 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W scores versus the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony NEX-5R
HZ10W | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung HZ10W
NEX-5R | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony NEX-5R
HZ10W | NEX-5R | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W features outside 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W vs the NEX-5R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and NEX-5R.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.55 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $750 |