Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W610
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ10W was launched 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ10W scores against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W610
| HZ10W | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung HZ10W
| W610 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W610
| HZ10W | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the W610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and W610.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Also called as | WB500 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 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 | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $200 |