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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was announced 11 years before the A6600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ10W matches up versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A6600

 HZ10W A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A6600 HZ10W 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2009Newer by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A6600

 HZ10W A6600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W provides 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) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A6600.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A6600.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6600 will render more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (249g)
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony A6600 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
84
great battery (810 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (249 grams)
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A6600
 Samsung HZ10WSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Alpha a6600
Also referred to as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-05-14 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $1,198