Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ10W was introduced 7 months earlier than the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ10W matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony S2100
| HZ10W | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung HZ10W
| S2100 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S2100
| HZ10W | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W provides exterior measurements 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W versus the S2100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and S2100.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony S2100 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also called | WB500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 167g (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 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 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 |
| Launch price | $300 | $0 |