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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 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
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony S980
(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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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony S980

 HZ10W S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S980 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony S980

 HZ10W S980 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

See the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony S980
31
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony S980
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony S980 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony S980
 Samsung HZ10WSony 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