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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000

Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 7 months before the S2000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ10W matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony S2000

		

		

			
 HZ10W S2000 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 S2000 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2000

		

		

			
 HZ10W S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W and the S2000.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and S2000.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
31
 has manual focus
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
19
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
52
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (249g)
46
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
26
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
16
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
54
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (249g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
27
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competition (249 grams)
21
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2000
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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