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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 5 months later than the W220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W scores versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W220

 HZ10W W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W220 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W220

 HZ10W W220 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W and the W220.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and W220.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W220 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony W220
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W220
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $160