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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 3 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ10W grades vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W230

 HZ10W W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W230 HZ10W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W230

 HZ10W W230 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W against the W230.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and W230.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W230 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sony W230 Portrait photography factors
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony W230
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W230
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Alternate name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 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
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $180