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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony RX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony RX100

 HZ10W RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 RX100 HZ10W 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100

 HZ10W RX100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 Portrait photography details
31
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony RX100
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (249g)
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 Landscape photography info
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249g)
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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