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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 8 years before the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ10W grades vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX350

 HZ10W HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX350 HZ10W 
IntroducedDecember 2016May 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX350

 HZ10W HX350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W and the HX350.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and HX350.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
31
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (249g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (652g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX350
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 -