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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W scores against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony RX100 VA

 HZ10W RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung HZ10W

 RX100 VA HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2018May 2009More modern by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 VA

 HZ10W RX100 VA 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W and the RX100 VA.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
86
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography features
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (249 grams)
81
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Other name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2018-07-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 - 220 photographs
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $998