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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Sony HX300
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX300

 HZ10W HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX300 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX300

 HZ10W HX300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony HX300 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony HX300
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony HX300 Landscape photography factors
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX300 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX300
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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