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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 4 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ10W grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX200V

 HZ10W HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX200V HZ10W 
RevealedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX200V

 HZ10W HX200V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W features exterior measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ10W vs the HX200V.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and HX200V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (249g)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX200V
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
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 life - 450 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $480