Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Below, we are comparing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ10W was released 13 months prior to the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ10W matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony H55
| HZ10W | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung HZ10W
| H55 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H55
| HZ10W | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W compared to the H55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and H55.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $300 | $235 |