Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony H20
HZ10W | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung HZ10W
H20 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H20
HZ10W | H20 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |