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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 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
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 7 months earlier than the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ10W scores against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W350

 HZ10W W350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W350 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W350

 HZ10W W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W vs the W350.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
31
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony W350
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W350
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Other name WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $200