Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ10W was launched 7 months earlier than the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ10W grades versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W370
HZ10W | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung HZ10W
W370 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W370
HZ10W | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W and the W370.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and W370.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called | WB500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-07 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $230 |