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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 20 months earlier than the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ10W matches up against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W510

 HZ10W W510 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W510 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W510

 HZ10W W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W versus the W510.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and W510.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony W510
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony W510
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W510
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Otherwise known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $99