Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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91 Imaging
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68 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ10W was released 4 years prior to the RX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ10W grades vs the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony RX100
HZ10W | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung HZ10W
RX100 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | May 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100
HZ10W | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W compared to the RX100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and RX100.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Also called | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 240g (0.53 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 All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $448 |