Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ10W was manufactured 3 months after the S980 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ10W scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony S980
| HZ10W | S980 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung HZ10W
| S980 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S980
| HZ10W | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the S980.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and S980.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony S980 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| 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 | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $300 |