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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 7 months before the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ10W grades vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W320

 HZ10W W320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W320 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W320

 HZ10W W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the W320.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and W320.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
31
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (249g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony W320
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony W320
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W320
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $269