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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 5 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ10W matches up vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony G3

 HZ10W G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 G3 HZ10W 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony G3

 HZ10W G3 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has got 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W versus the G3.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and G3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
31
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony G3
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony G3
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony G3
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Alternate name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $200