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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
Sony H55
(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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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedJune 2010May 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H55

 HZ10W H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony H55
31
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony H55
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (249g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony H55
 Samsung HZ10WSony 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
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