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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 5 years before the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ10W grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony W800

 HZ10W W800 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ10W

 W800 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony W800

 HZ10W W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W vs the W800.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also referred to as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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 media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $90