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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was introduced 5 years before the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony RX1R

 HZ10W RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung HZ10W

 RX1R HZ10W 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R

 HZ10W RX1R 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W vs the RX1R.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide you with extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
31
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sony RX1R Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249g)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony RX1R
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also Known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $2,798