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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ10W scores vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX100V

 HZ10W HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX100V HZ10W 
LaunchedOctober 2011May 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX100V

 HZ10W HX100V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W against the HX100V.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and HX100V.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
31
focusing manually
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (577g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
25
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX100V
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also Known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $429