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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50

Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 4 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ10W grades vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony H50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 H50 HZ10W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H50

		

		

			
 HZ10W H50 
LaunchedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has outside 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) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W compared to the H50.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and H50.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ10W to produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
31
 manual focus
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
27
 focusing manually
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
26
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 incredible zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
54
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
 has built in flash
 very long reach (465mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony H50
35
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
34
 focusing manually
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
19
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony H50
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
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) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 9.10 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $80