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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was announced 3 years prior to the W620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W620

 HZ10W W620 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W620 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620

 HZ10W W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W vs the W620.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W620 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony W620
31
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony W620
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W620
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Cost at release $300 $102