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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 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
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was launched 2 months before the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ10W matches up vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX1

 HZ10W WX1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WX1 HZ10W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1

 HZ10W WX1 
IntroducedMay 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the WX1.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The HZ10W features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
31
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Alternate name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $149