Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 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
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ10W was unveiled 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ10W scores vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX300
HZ10W | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung HZ10W
HX300 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX300
HZ10W | HX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W offers external measurements 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W vs the HX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and HX300.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 623 grams (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $339 |