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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ10W was brought out 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ10W matches up vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W650

 HZ10W W650 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W650 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W650

 HZ10W W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W and the W650.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony W650
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (249g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sony W650
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony W650
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (249 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W650
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage 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 1 1
Launch price $300 $140