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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 3 months later than the T900 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ10W scores vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony T900

 HZ10W T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung HZ10W

 T900 HZ10W 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony T900

 HZ10W T900 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W against the T900.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony T900 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony T900
31
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (249g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (249 grams)
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony T900
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300