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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • New Model is Sony RX100 III
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W matches up vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony RX100 II

 HZ10W RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung HZ10W

 RX100 II HZ10W 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 II

 HZ10W RX100 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W compared to the RX100 II.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX100 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
80
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than average in class (281g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
37
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (281g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 249 grams (0.55 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
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 One One
Launch cost $300 $598