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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 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 W370
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W370

 HZ10W W370 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W370 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W370

 HZ10W W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony W370
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony W370
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W370
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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