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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was released within a month of the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony H20

 HZ10W H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 H20 HZ10W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H20

 HZ10W H20 
LaunchedMay 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W against the H20.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and H20.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony H20
31
manual focus
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (249g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony H20
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
long reach (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony H20
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-05-14
Body design 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $249