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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ10W matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony HX90V

 HZ10W HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ10W

 HX90V HZ10W 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX90V

 HZ10W HX90V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W compared to the HX90V.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (245g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (249g)
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony HX90V
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also referred to as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $440