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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ10W matches up against the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX20V

 HZ10W HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX20V HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012May 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX20V

 HZ10W HX20V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W versus the HX20V.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX20V
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Other name WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $397