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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 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
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 7 months earlier than the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W scores against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W380

 HZ10W W380 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W380 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W380

 HZ10W W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W against the W380.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony W380
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (249g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony W380
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (249 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W380
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $44