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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was brought out 3 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony S950

 HZ10W S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S950 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S950

 HZ10W S950 
RevealedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W compared to the S950.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony S950
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (249g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony S950
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $130