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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was brought out 7 months before the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ10W matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W330

 HZ10W W330 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W330 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W330

 HZ10W W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has 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) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the W330.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W330 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony W330
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (249g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W330
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $170